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Insurance giant breach exposes millions of driver's license numbers

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

A cyberattack on a major U.S. insurance company has compromised millions of driver's license numbers, marking the largest such breach in 2026. The incident underscores persistent vulnerabilities in handling sensitive personal data. Affected individuals face heightened risk of identity theft and fraud.

Meridian48 take
While data breaches are routine, the scale of exposed driver's license numbers—a key ID document—elevates this from routine to significant, demanding stronger regulatory safeguards.
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