ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database
The ShinyHunters attackers claim to have stolen over 200,000 driver records from Florida's DMV database system called DAVID. They are demanding a ransom for the data.
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What to do
If you are a Florida driver whose personal information may have been stolen from the DMV's DAVID system, check if Florida DMV has issued an official statement or breach notice. The attackers claim to have over 200,000 driver records, including names, addresses, and possibly license details.
If you receive a notification from the DMV about this incident, follow their instructions for monitoring your accounts and credit reports. Do not pay any ransom demands unless instructed by law enforcement.
Reported details
The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it breached an online platform for the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles database known as "DAVID" and stole over 200,000 records about drivers in the state.