Florida DMV hacked after police dept insecurely stored login info

Florida's Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has informed potential victims of a data breach involving driver's license and motor vehicle information. The breach occurred on September 4, 2026, when unauthorized access was gained using stolen credentials. Although there is no evidence that the data has been misused, law enforcement determined that the compromised information included personal details and document images.

FLHSMV is reaching out to all affected individuals, providing each with a year of free credit monitoring from Sontiq, Inc. However, due to potentially outdated contact information, some former Florida residents may not have received notification. To check if their data was compromised, these individuals can email FLHSMV at customerinquiry@flhsmv.gov.