IDScan.net Data Breach Exposes 153 Million Driver's License Records, FBI Investigates
A significant data breach at IDScan.net, a Louisiana-based identity verification provider, has allegedly exposed over 153 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license records. A dark web identity theft service named Nexus is reportedly advertising these records for sale. The FBI's New Orleans field office has initiated a formal investigation into the incident, which has also led to multiple lawsuits being filed in Louisiana. Companies that utilized IDScan.net for identity proofing, Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, or age verification workflows, including major enterprises like Hertz, FedEx, and Target, are now facing immediate third-party risk exposure. These organizations are operating under a presumption-of-exposure basis for any records transmitted to IDScan.net during the breach window, as a full forensic disclosure from IDScan.net or actionable intelligence from the FBI investigation is still pending. The exposed driver's license data is particularly concerning as it enables the construction of high...