Washington State's Driver Licensing Scandal: Exposed Personal Data & Ignored Fraud
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Major Security Flaw in Washington States Driver Licensing System Exposed Personal Details of Every Resident
A significant security breach in Washington states driver licensing system, spanning from 2018 to 2025, has been revealed. The Department of Licensing was aware of a backdoor in their eXpress platform but chose to keep it open, allowing unauthorized access to full batches of license information. This flaw enabled individuals with basic computer skills to order numerous licenses, shipped to single addresses using preloaded credit cards. Despite clear patterns of fraud, officials ignored the issue for years, leaving thousands of residents at risk of identity theft. Victims only learned of the problem through unusual alerts, such as fake car accidents tied to their names in distant states. Kitsap County Attorney Joel Ard filed a tort claim against the department for failing to notify the attorney general or the public within forty-five days of discovering the breach. More claims are expected as victims come forward, and officials have yet to fully respond or confirm fixes to prevent future exposures.
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