"Geico Data Breach Opens Door to Unemployment Scams"

Security researchers have discovered that adversaries repeatedly stole driver’s license numbers from a database maintained by Geico over the course of six weeks earlier this year. The security researchers found that the perpetrators of the breach used personal information on Geico customers that they acquired elsewhere to access Geico’s sales system and steal the driver’s license numbers.  The information in the database could allow scammers to apply for unemployment benefits pretending to be the real person.  The security researchers stated that if anyone receives any mailings from their state’s unemployment agency/department, then they should review them carefully and contact that agency/department if there is any chance fraud is being committed.  It is unclear how many people are affected by the breach, and Geico has not responded to multiple requests for comment.

Cyberscoop reports: "Geico Data Breach Opens Door to Unemployment Scams"