Florida Driver License Database Under Siege | Gainesville News

Florida’s driver license database may be under siege after a hacker group called “ShinyHunters” claims to have breached the system and is demanding a ransom by Friday. The group allegedly exploited the “forgot your password” feature on DAVID, the state’s Driver and Vehicle Information database, which was taken offline Thursday — a major red flag. Known for digital heists targeting sensitive personal data, ShinyHunters are in it for the cash. While the state hasn’t officially confirmed the breach, law enforcement is likely investigating quietly, urging caution before any public statements. This is a fast-moving situation — stay tuned to see if the ransom is paid and what steps the state takes next. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4d21592b1bbb5e9