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FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses
TL;DR
A new dark web service named Nexus is selling over 153 million digital scans of drivers licenses from the U.S. and Canada, prompting an FBI investigation into its origins.
✦ Why It Matters
Review your organization's data security measures to prevent identity theft and unauthorized access.
Key Takeaways
- Monitor your personal data exposure online regularly.
- Limit sharing of sensitive information with third-party vendors.
- Advocate for stronger data protection regulations.
- Stay informed about potential data breaches affecting your information.
How It Works
Nexus reportedly collects data through an ongoing breach at a major identity verification company, which processes ID verifications for numerous businesses. The service allows users to preview and purchase scans of identity documents, including drivers licenses, with timestamps indicating when the data was collected.