FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses
Summary
A new dark web service is reportedly selling over 153 million scanned driver's licenses from the US and Canada. The service appears to be obtaining these images from a popular identity verification company, and the FBI has launched an investigation into the source of the data.
IFF Assessment
The large-scale sale of personally identifiable information like driver's licenses on the dark web represents a significant win for threat actors and a major risk for individuals and organizations.
Defender Context
This incident highlights the ongoing threat of large-scale data breaches and identity theft, emphasizing the need for robust data protection measures by companies that handle sensitive personal information. Defenders should be aware of the potential for increased phishing and social engineering attacks utilizing this compromised data.