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FBI investigating report of millions of driver's licenses being leaked on dark web
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alix Martichoux and Addy Bink , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· September 3, 2026
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Key points Notably, the driver's license of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is among those that may have been leaked. The FBI is investigating this report to determine the extent of the leak and its impact.
A report has surfaced about a potential leak of millions of driver's licenses on the dark web. This leak may have compromised the personal information of numerous individuals. Notably, the driver's license of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is among those that may have been leaked.
The FBI is investigating this report to determine the extent of the leak and its impact. Details about the leak and the investigation are limited at this time.
Further information about the leak and the FBI's investigation can be found through the original report, which provides more context about the situation and the potential consequences of the leaked driver's licenses.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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