Hackers publish stolen Florida driver and vehicle records after failed ransom demand

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The ShinyHunters hacking group published hundreds of thousands of files from Florida's DAVID vehicle and driver database after demanding a ransom. The hackers said they breached the database in early September and released the data because the victim did not pay or comply with their demands. They posted a screenshot of a record associated with Jeffrey Epstein as evidence of access.

The breach occurred after hackers obtained a police officer's credentials stored on a personal device, according to the Florida motor vehicle agency FLHSMV. The stolen data included hundreds of thousands of vehicle ownership certificates containing names, addresses and vehicle identification numbers. A smaller portion of the files also contained Social Security numbers, passports and immigration papers.

The incident included no driver's license images, according to a copy of the data reviewed by TechCrunch. The breach coincided with a separate hack at identity verification company IDScan, where hackers stole over 150 million driver's license images. Those working in law enforcement or vehicle services should understand how compromised state databases affect recruitment and hiring practices with Ceeve.

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