Millions of driver’s license records at risk in data breach. What now?

More than 150 million driver's license records may have been exposed in a massive data breach at identity verification company IDScan.net.

IDScan confirmed that an unauthorized third party may have accessed or copied customer information stored in its cloud, including names, driver's license numbers and other government-issued identification numbers. The company has not yet disclosed how many people were affected, and its investigation is ongoing.

The breach could put affected consumers at risk of identity theft and fraud, particularly because driver's license information can be used to help verify your identity.

If you think your information may have been compromised, taking steps now can help reduce your risk of identity theft. Consider freezing your credit and monitoring your accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity. An identity theft protection service can provide additional monitoring and alert you to potential signs of fraud.

Here's what we know about the IDScan data breach and the steps you can take now.

IDScan.net said it learned around Sept. 1 that data stored in its systems may have been accessed without authorization. The identity verification company says it secured its systems and brought in third-party specialists to investigate the incident.

The company's announcement came after…

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