The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department disclosed a data breach tied to a third-party vendor that may have exposed information on more than 3 million hunting and fishing license customers. The stolen data may include email and physical addresses, phone numbers, driver’s license details, and passport numbers, while Social Security numbers, birth dates, and payment data were not affected. #TexasParksandWildlifeDepartment #TexasCyberCommand
Keypoints
- TPWD disclosed a breach affecting roughly 3 million people.
- The incident involved a third-party vendor that sells hunting and fishing licenses.
- Potentially exposed data includes contact details, driver’s license information, and passport numbers.
- Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and credit card details were not obtained.
- License sales continue, and TPWD is improving security with the vendor.
Read More: https://www.securityweek.com/texas-parks-wildlife-data-breach-affects-3-million-individuals/