I rented a car, and within hours, my driver's license was for sale
A massive data breach involving the service 'Nexus' has exposed millions of driver's licenses and other government-issued IDs on the dark web. The breach reportedly includes high-resolution scans, including infrared and ultraviolet data, potentially facilitating identity theft and counterfeit document creation.
Why it matters
This breach highlights severe vulnerabilities in how private companies handle sensitive government-issued identification data, posing a significant risk to national security and personal privacy.
GOT PRIVACY? I rented a car, and within hours, my driver’s license was for sale The FBI is reportedly investigating a massive data breach that is unfolding in real time.
68 A scan of my driver's license. All redacted information, except for birth year, made by Nexus. Credit: Nexus A scan of my driver's license. All redacted information, except for birth year, made by Nexus. Credit: Nexus Text settings Story text Size Small Standard Large Width * Standard Wide Links Standard Orange * Subscribers only Learn more Minimize to nav Not long ago, I rented an SUV from a well-known car rental company. Within hours of an employee scanning my driver’s license, a high-resolution scan of my ID was available for sale on the dark web.
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