Multiple lawsuits and class-action investigations have been filed after IDScan was linked to a dark-web service advertising access to more than 153 million driver’s license scans and other identity documents. The FBI’s New Orleans office is reportedly investigating the incident, while questions remain about whether IDScan’s systems were breached and how many people were affected. #IDScan #Nexus #FBI #Krebs
Keypoints
- Hackers allegedly accessed and offered to sell more than 153 million driver’s license scans.
- The dark-web service “Nexus” also advertised millions of ID cards, travel documents, and medical cards.
- Brian Krebs traced the leaked samples back to IDScan after verifying records in the database.
- Multiple law firms have launched investigations into possible class-action litigation against IDScan.
- The FBI’s New Orleans office is reportedly investigating, and further lawsuits or regulatory actions may follow.