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Huge DMV data breach impacted current and former Florida residents

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8 Sept
ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database

The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it breached an online platform for the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles database known as "DAVID" and stole over 200,000 records about

REPORT · WHAT · BleepingComputerOPEN STORY
11 Sept
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has confirmed that its DAVID driver database suffered a data breach, saying the attackers gained access using

REPORT · HOW · BleepingComputerOPEN STORY
16 Sept
Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database

Hackers publish thousands of drivers’ data after breaching Florida motor vehicle database

OPINION · WHAT · TechCrunchOPEN STORY
20 Oct
For all current and former Sunshine State residents, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recommends taking precautions, including monitoring financial accounts and reviewing credit rep

For all current and former Sunshine State residents, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles recommends taking precautions, including monitoring financial accounts and

OPINION · WHAT · Ars TechnicaOPEN STORY
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