Florida DMV Cyberattack: Breaking News and Updates
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) confirmed a major cyberattack today, disrupting online services and raising concerns about a potential data breach. The agency is working with cybersecurity experts to restore systems and assess the scope of compromised personal information.
BREAKING: Florida DMV Suffers Major Cyberattack, Data Breach Suspected TALLAHASSEE, FL – September 12, 2026 – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) confirmed today that its systems have been the target of a significant cyberattack. The breach, detected early this morning, has disrupted online services and raised concerns about the potential compromise of sensitive personal information belonging to millions of Floridians. Cyberattack Disrupts Critical Services The FLHSMV, responsible for driver's licenses, identification cards, vehicle registrations, and titles, announced the cyberattack via its official social media channels and website. The agency stated that its online portal, which allows residents to conduct transactions such as renewing licenses and registrations, is currently offline. This disruption is impacting individuals and businesses across the state who rely on these essential services. "We are currently experiencing a system-wide disruption due to a cybersecurity incident," an FLHSMV spokesperson stated in a press release issued Saturday morning. "Our IT teams are working around the clock with leading cybersecurity experts to…