Hackers Allegedly Steal 150M Driver's License Photos from ID Verification Service

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An identity theft search website claimed that over 150 million driver's license photos were stolen from a major ID card verification service. The breach, if confirmed, would represent a significant compromise of sensitive personal identification data. The site that publicized the stolen records has since been taken offline. The identity of the hackers and the specific verification service targeted have not been officially confirmed. Authorities and cybersecurity researchers are likely to investigate the alleged breach further.

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