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IDScan confirmed that its cloud systems were breached, resulting in the theft of driver's licenses and other government identity data, while independent reports indicate that the database included more than 150 million records of people in the United States and Canada. The company is still investigating the incident and has not determined the actual number of affected individuals.
Meta announced the launch of an improved artificial intelligence system in Poland to curb the impersonation of public figures, along with mandatory identity verification for all financial-services advertisers targeting the Polish market. The company says reports of fraudulent advertisements fell by 83% between July 2024 and June 2026.