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Driver's Licenses Sold on Dark Web Service
3 Sep
Summary
- Millions of driver's licenses and other IDs were listed for sale.
- Scans included infrared and ultraviolet spectrums for enhanced counterfeiting.
- The ID theft service Nexus went offline shortly after exposure.
A new dark web service named Nexus has been discovered offering over 153 million driver's licenses and various other identification documents for sale. The leaked data includes high-resolution scans of IDs, purportedly captured in multiple spectrums like infrared and ultraviolet, which could facilitate the creation of sophisticated counterfeit identification. This service rapidly expanded, with hundreds of thousands of new driver's licenses appearing daily. The swift availability of scanned IDs, often within hours of use at rental companies or other businesses, suggests Nexus had near real-time access to data from third-party scanning services. The FBI is reportedly investigating this breach. Nexus reportedly ceased operations within hours of its exposure by KrebsOnSecurity, offering some relief amidst ongoing concerns about widespread personal data compromise. The investigation into the source of the breach, potentially linked to ID scanning services, is continuing.
