THE CRUNCH

ID verification firm IDScan has confirmed a data breach that exposed more than 150 million driver’s licenses and other government-issued documents. The company said the stolen records include people's full names and identity documents. The breach came to light after hackers offered 153 million driver’s license scans for sale on the dark web. IDScan issued a notice on September 4 acknowledging the incident, though the

notice was not widely shared at the time. The incident highlights the scale of data held by identity verification providers and the risks of selling stolen records on the open market.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

IDScan must now manage the fallout, including potential regulatory scrutiny and the need to inform affected individuals and partners about the exposure of their data.