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Florida DMV hacked after police dept insecurely stored login info
Publication: Ars Technica - All content
Author: Ashley Belanger
Source published: 19/10/2026, 16:38:13 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 19:58:16 UTC
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Briefings
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) confirmed a data breach where a malicious actor accessed driver's license and motor vehicle records on September 4, 2026, using compromised credentials. The state notified victims via letters and credit monitoring services, though it acknowledged potential gaps in contact information for some former residents. No evidence of data misuse exists yet, and the department is awaiting official confirmation from the state's data breach response team.
Key points
- A malicious actor accessed Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) records on September 4, 2026, using compromised credentials.
- The state notified victims via letters and credit monitoring services, though it acknowledged potential gaps in contact information for some former residents.
Context
FLHSMV is sending out letters to everyone affected, offering victims one year of credit monitoring from Sontiq, Inc. However, the state acknowledged that it may not have current contact information for many former Florida residents whose data was still being stored.
Limitations
No additional background is supplied beyond the article text. Evidence is limited to the department's notification and the specific date of the breach; no data usage confirmation or contact verification status is provided.
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