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IDScan Data Breach Exposes High-Ranking Officials | Birmingham News

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Hackers breached IDScan’s system in early September, exposing sensitive government IDs—including driver’s licenses and photos—of high-profile figures like Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The breach was uncovered by journalist Brian Krebs on the dark web, prompting investigations by the FBI and DoD. IDScan is notifying affected users and offering free credit monitoring. While ransom demands or arrests remain unconfirmed, the incident underscores how vulnerable even secure digital systems can be. 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/019d7e9cf1985705

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