Microsoft's August 2026 Patch Tuesday delivers nearly 1,000 security fixes, including two actively exploited zero-day privilege escalation vulnerabilities and a critical remote code execution bug in Windows DNS. LG smart TVs extensively collect user data for ad targeting, tracking viewing habits, device fingerprints, and network information even when disabled, while containing numerous security vulnerabilities that could expose home networks.
IDScan.net, a cloud-based identity-verification platform, disclosed unauthorized access to customer data including full names and government-issued identification numbers around September 1, 2026. Investigative reporting linked the incident to a dark web marketplace called Nexus selling over 153 million U.S. and Canadian driver's license scans, though IDScan.net has not confirmed the connection. The company is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals.
A breach at ID verification company IDScan.net exposed driver's license data for over 150 million people in the U.S. and Canada, with scans appearing for sale on the dark web through an identity theft service called Nexus. The FBI is investigating, and affected individuals should monitor their credit, freeze their accounts, and consider filing police reports to protect against identity theft and fraud.