ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150
The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 30, 2026 • Source: TechCrunch
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TechCrunch reports: ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver’s licenses stolen. The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
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