IDScan

Profile narrative

IDScan operates as an identity verification company headquartered in the United States, with its base of operations in Louisiana. The firm specializes in verifying the authenticity of driver's licenses and other government‑issued identification documents. Its services are designed to help businesses and agencies confirm the identity of individuals presented through official credentials. As an identity verification provider, IDScan handles personal data such as names, license numbers, photographs, and associated document numbers.

In September 2026, IDScan disclosed a security incident in which attackers accessed its cloud storage and exfiltrated a database containing driver’s license information. The compromised data included full names, license numbers, photographs, and identity numbers from other government documents such as passports. The breach exposed records for more than 150 million individuals residing in the United States and Canada, and the database was reportedly made searchable on a dark web site that required payment for full access.

The incident prompted an ongoing investigation by IDScan, while the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirmed it was examining the breach and the Pentagon indicated it was aware of the situation. IDScan’s handling of large volumes of sensitive government identification data distinguishes it within the identity verification sector. No further details about the company’s ownership, parent organization, or subsidiary structure are provided in the available information.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.