The Texas Department of Transportation experienced a data breach resulting in the theft of nearly 300,000 crash records due to compromised credentials. The exposed data includes personal information, increasing the risk of scams and identity theft for affected individuals. #CRIS #DataBreach
Keypoints
- A threat actor accessed TxDOT systems using compromised login credentials.
- The breach involved the download of around 300,000 crash reports containing sensitive data.
- Personal information such as names, addresses, driver’s license, and vehicle details was exposed.
- TxDOT responded by disabling the compromised account and enhancing security measures.
- Affected individuals are advised to monitor credit reports and consider freezing their credit.