153 million driver’s license scans hit the dark web. Your ID may be in the pile
153 million driver’s license scans hit the dark web. Your ID may be in the pile, and you never chose the company that had it.
WOW! You handed your license to a rental car clerk. Seconds later, a copy landed with a company you’ve never heard of. Crooks are advertising 153 million U.S. and Canadian license scans on a dark web market. You can cancel a stolen credit card. You can’t cancel your face.
The Short Version: A middleman you never chose stored your ID, and now it’s for sale. Watching only your SSN won’t catch what comes next. Steps below.
Link: 153 million driver’s license scans hit the dark web. Your ID may be in the pile, and you never chose the company that had it. - Komando.com
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Well, I have to admit, I did not see this one coming. I used to rent cars at least 10 times/year. Now only 2 or 3. But did not ever consider a drivers license scan. But without SSN or credit card info, what makes this such a serious threat? Call me naive, but my name and address are available on the web no matter how much I try to eliminate that info. I don't see the threat. Can anyone advise??