The 2023 Latitude Financial breach exposed more than 14 million records, including around 7.9 million driver licence numbers, and was triggered by a single stolen employee credential.
Key facts
- Occurred in 2023 and affected 14 million-plus records.
- Included approximately 7.9 million driver licence numbers.
- Traced back to one stolen employee credential used to access systems.
- Among the largest breaches in Australian history.
The lesson
One stolen credential cascaded into 14 million exposed records. It is a textbook case for credential monitoring and least-privilege access.
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