It sure looks like hackers breached a major ID card verification service
Action Required: Review third-party vendor risk assessments and data security protocols for client onboarding tools.
A major ID verification service has allegedly suffered a massive data breach involving 150 million driver's license photos. This incident highlights significant cybersecurity risks associated with third-party identity verification vendors, which are increasingly used by financial firms for client onboarding and account security.
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