BreachPublished 19 Jun 2026

Texas govt data breach exposes over 3 million driver’s licenses

Source Bleeping Computer

Description

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) disclosed a data breach at its license system vendor that exposed personal information for more than three million individuals. [...]

Impact

The breach exposed sensitive personally identifiable information of over three million individuals, which could be leveraged for phishing, impersonation, and social engineering attacks. However, critical data such as Social Security Numbers, financial information, and dates of birth were not compromised, reducing the risk of direct financial fraud. The exposure of driver’s license and passport numbers increases the risk of identity theft and targeted scams. The incident affects a large number of Texas residents who obtained hunting and fishing licenses through the vendor.

Defensive guidance

TPWD is working closely with the affected license system vendor to implement new safeguards and enhanced monitoring services. Impacted individuals are eligible for one year of free credit monitoring. Customers are advised to monitor their credit reports and financial statements, consider placing credit freezes or fraud alerts with major credit bureaus, and remain vigilant against phishing and impersonation scams.

References

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