Washington State's License Hack: A Class-Action Lawsuit?
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A Washington state man files a tort claim against the Department of Licensing, alleging a major security flaw in their online License eXpress system. This backdoor allowed unauthorized access to drivers license details, enabling widespread identity theft. The issue persisted for years, with the Department aware of the hacks simplicity and potential sharing on the dark web. Despite over a thousand thefts, they delayed fixing the issue due to costs, finally shutting the backdoor in early 2025. However, they failed to notify affected individuals as required by state law, potentially setting the stage for a class-action suit.
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