The Florida DMV disclosed a data breach where attackers accessed driver's license and motor vehicle records on September 4, 2026, using compromised credentials sourced from an insecurely stored police department database. The breach, linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group, potentially affected current and former Florida residents, with credit monitoring being offered to victims.
Background
Government agencies remain prime targets for credential-based attacks, with insecure storage of login credentials across departments enabling lateral movement into sensitive systems.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Oct 20, 2026 at 12:38 AM
- Score
- 7.0 / 10