A ransomware group calling itself ShinyHunters claims to have obtained data from the State of Florida DMV, according to a posting on the group’s leak site dated September 7, 2026. This claim has not been verified by the State of Florida DMV, by any regulator, or by any independent third party. It is currently tracked by ransomware.live, a security research platform that monitors ransomware groups’ public leak sites, and this article relies on that tracked listing as its source.
What we know — and don’t
- ShinyHunters posted a claim referencing the State of Florida DMV on its leak site on September 7, 2026.
- The State of Florida DMV operates within the government services sector, categorized here as ‘other.’
- The specific types of data the group claims to have obtained — such as whether personal, financial, or vehicle-related records are involved — have not been disclosed in the listing and have not been confirmed by any party.
- No official statement from the State of Florida DMV or any state agency has been issued confirming or denying this claim as of this writing.
- No regulatory filing or breach notification tied to this claim has been identified at this time.
What should you do if you have an account with this company?
- Change your password for any State of Florida DMV online account or related state services portal, and avoid reusing that password elsewhere.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever it’s offered for state government online accounts.
- Be alert for phishing emails, texts, or calls that reference the DMV, vehicle registration, or driver’s license renewals, especially those urging urgent action or requesting personal information.
- Monitor your credit reports and bank statements for unfamiliar activity, particularly if you believe your driver’s license or Social Security number may be tied to state DMV records.
- Consider signing up for an identity monitoring service like a service like Aura or LifeLock to get alerted if your personal information appears in unexpected places.
- Keep records of any suspicious communications in case you need to report them to state authorities or the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
BreachLetter will update this page if the State of Florida DMV confirms this incident, or if it is officially reported to regulators or state oversight bodies.