Identity verification firm IDScan.net's VeriScan cloud breached for nearly five months; Texas filing lists 13 million people affected

IDScan.net said an unauthorized third party accessed part of its cloud environment between April 4 and September 2, 2026, limited to the VeriScan platform, potentially involving names, contact details, birth dates and government ID numbers such as driver's licenses and passports ^[1]. According to eSecurity Planet, a Texas breach listing dated September 21 reports 13 million people affected, and Canada's Privacy Commissioner opened an investigation the same day ^[3][2]. Potentially affected people should enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity protection services IDScan.net offers and watch account statements for suspicious activity ^[1].

Industries mainly affected: Technology, Hospitality & food service

1. Enroll in the free credit monitoring and identity protection services IDScan.net offers ^[1].
2. Watch account statements for suspicious activity and be careful sharing personal data .