The FBI is effectively investigating a data breach that has exposed 153 million driver's licenses for sale on a dark website.

Data Security Public SafetySep 3, 2026score 1.162 posts · 25 replies across 1 instances

A data breach has exposed 153 million driver's licenses for sale on a dark website, with the FBI investigating. Individuals report their licenses appearing for sale shortly after personal events like renting a car.

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Parent: Public SafetyEntity: FBIImpact: negativeDate: Sep 3, 2026 - Sep 5, 2026Target: The FBI's ability to investigate and mitigate the data breach.

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"The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time." Don't worry folks, Smashed Patel is on it. 🫠 https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/my-drivers-license-is-one-of-153-million-for-sale-on-a-new-dark-website

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My driver's license is one of 153 million for sale on a new dark website

The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/my-drivers-license-is-one-of-153-million-for-sale-on-a-new-dark-website/?utm_brand=arstechnica&utm_social-type=owned&utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social

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The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time: I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/my-drivers-license-is-one-of-153-million-for-sale-on-a-new-dark-website/

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