One Reused Police Password Opened Florida's Entire Driver Database
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One Reused Police Password Opened Florida's Entire Driver Database
DAVID is Florida's Driver and Vehicle Information Database, the system state and local agencies use to look up licence and vehicle records. It is not supposed to be reachable by anyone outside law enforcement and a handful of authorised agencies. In early September 2026, the extortion group ShinyHunters got in anyway, and the way they did it says more about basic security hygiene than it does about any clever hacking.
Key Takeaways
- Florida drivers should watch for unexpected contact referencing their driving history
- Consider a free credit freeze with the three major bureaus
- Never store work or government system credentials on a personal device
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