Cybersecurity
Huge DMV data breach impacted current and former Florida residents
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DMV) has issued alerts to current and former residents after a statewide data breach was linked to the hacking group ShinyHunters. The breach is believed to have exposed sensitive information, including full names, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and social security numbers. ShinyHunters is a notorious hacking group known for selling stolen data on the dark web. The DMV is advising residents to monitor their credit reports and bank statements for any suspicious activity. The breach is still under investigation, and the DMV has not confirmed the exact number of affected individuals.
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