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ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database

The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it breached an online platform for the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles database known as "DAVID" and stole.

By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 30, 2026 • Source: BleepingComputer

ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database

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BleepingComputer reports: ShinyHunters hackers claim breach of Florida "DAVID" DMV database. The ShinyHunters extortion gang claims it breached an online platform for the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles database known as "DAVID" and stole over 200,000 records about drivers in the state. [...]

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