Florida DMV hacked after police dept insecurely stored login info
The Florida FLHSMV confirmed a malicious actor accessed certain department records on September 4, 2026, using login credentials obtained from insecure police storage. The breach exposed driver license data, motor vehicle records, document images, and personal information. The state is offering one year of credit monitoring to affected individuals, though many former Florida residents may not receive alerts due to outdated contact information in state records.
Key points
- Breach accessed via compromised police credentials stored insecurely
- Exposed driver license, vehicle, and personal data from 2,520 stations across 200 cities
- Credit monitoring offered; state acknowledged gaps in victim notification due to outdated contacts
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