Cybercriminals claim to have stolen digital copies of 160 million licenses and ID cards from an ID verification company, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Wednesday.Win McNamee / Getty ImagesSept. 3, 2026, 3:40 PM EDTThe FBI is investigating an alleged cybersecurity breach of an ID verification company that potentially exposed millions of scans of driver’s licenses — including that of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which cybercriminals advertised for sale.Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
FBI investigates alleged breach of IDs after hackers claim Hegseth driver’s license
Cybercriminals claim to have stolen digital copies of 160 million licenses and ID cards from an ID verification company, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s.











