Hack exposes more than 150 million U.S. and Canadian driver's licenses on dark web
Summary
A hacker has stolen and put online the scans of more than 150 million driver’s licenses from the U.S. and Canada. The FBI is now investigating this breach to find out who is responsible and how it happened.Key Facts
- More than 150 million driver’s licenses from the U.S. and Canada were exposed in a hack.
- The stolen data includes scans of the licenses, which can be used to steal personal information.
- The compromised driver’s licenses were put up for sale on the dark web, a hidden part of the internet.
- The FBI is leading the investigation into the hack.
- Chris Krebs, who was director of a major U.S. cybersecurity agency, has commented on the situation.
- The hack is a serious privacy and security risk for the affected individuals.
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