Huge DMV data breach impacted current and former Florida residents
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun notifying victims impacted by a recent data breach of driver’s license and…
According to Ars Technica, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has begun notifying victims impacted by a recent data breach of driver’s license and motor vehicle data, but not everyone whose information was stolen will receive an alert.
In a notice posted Friday, FLHSMV confirmed that it took “immediate steps” after discovering that “a malicious actor accessed certain department records on September 4, 2026, using compromised credentials.”
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Huge DMV, Florida Department of Highway and FLHSMV.
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