Another massive data breach exposed millions of driver’s license numbers
Insurance provider AssuranceAmerica has suffered a major data breach, exposing the personal information and driver's license numbers of 6.9 million individuals. The company confirmed the incident occurred after hackers targeted an employee's credentials.
Why it matters
This breach highlights the ongoing vulnerability of personal data held by large insurance firms and the risks associated with credential-based cyberattacks.
U.S. insurance provider AssuranceAmerica has confirmed a data breach affecting the personal information and driver’s license numbers of 6.9 million people, making it the largest known spill of Americans’ driver’s license information this year.
The report is a straightforward factual account of a cybersecurity incident based on company disclosures.
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