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Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account https:// bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ florida-confirms-dmv-database-
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original reporting
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account https:// bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ florida-confirms-dmv-database-
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 32d ago · September 11th, 2026
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account https:// bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ florida-confirms-dmv-database-
via X https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/florida-confirms-dmv-database-breached-via-stolen-police-account/
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update from bleepingcomputer.com
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account
bleepingcomputer.com · 32d ago · September 11th, 2026
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has confirmed that its DAVID driver database suffered a data breach after the ShinyHunters extortion gang claimed to have compromised the system. The disclosure comes after the ShinyHunters extortion group claimed it breached the DAVID database and stole more than 200,000 driver records. "On September 4, 2026, FLHSMV learned of a data breach conducted by an international cybercriminal organization," the agency said in a statement posted to X . "The data breach was quickly mitigated and no further breach has occurred or is ongoing." FLHSMV says its investigation determined that the attacker used compromised credentials belonging to a single Plant City Police Department user that had been improperly stored on the employee's personal electronic device. The agency says it has notified the Florida Office of the Attorney General of the breach and is working with the Florida Digital Service and Florida Department of Law Enforcement as part of its response. "As this is an ongoing criminal investigation, further information will be released at an appropriate time in the future," FLHSMV said. ShinyHunters claimed a different access method FLHSMV's findings are different from how ShinyHunters previously claimed to have gained access to the database. The hackers claimed they exploited a password reset flaw to gain access to multiple DAVID accounts, including accounts belonging to DMV employees and an FBI agent. ShinyHun
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mentioned by www.bleepingcomputer.com
🤖 Florida FLHSMV confirms its DAVID driver database was breached. Attackers used credentials stolen from a police department employee to acc
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 32d ago · September 11th, 2026
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mentioned by www.bleepingcomputer.com
BleepingComputer: Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account "...The hackers claimed they exploited a password reset f
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 32d ago · September 11th, 2026
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mentioned by www.bleepingcomputer.com
🤖 Florida confirms its DMV driver database (DAVID) was breached — attackers used credentials stolen from a police department employee's pers
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 32d ago · September 12th, 2026
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mentioned by www.bleepingcomputer.com
🤖 Florida's DMV (FLHSMV) confirms its DAVID driver database was breached — attackers gained access using credentials belonging to a police d
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 31d ago · September 12th, 2026
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mentioned by undercodenews.com
https:// undercodenews.com/florida-dmv- data-breach-confirmed-what-the-attack-could-mean-for-millions-of-driver-records-video/?utm_source=ma
undercodenews.com · 29d ago · September 14th, 2026
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mentioned by www.bleepingcomputer.com
Florida confirms DMV database breached via stolen police account The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has confirmed i
www.bleepingcomputer.com · 28d ago · September 15th, 2026