The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said a malicious actor accessed some department records Sept. 4 using compromised credentials, potentially exposing driver license and motor vehicle information for some Floridians.

The department said it moved quickly to contain the activity and secure its systems to prevent further unauthorized access.

The investigation remains ongoing and is being conducted with the Florida Digital Service and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

According to FLHSMV, the information potentially affected includes driver license and motor vehicle data, document images and other personal information.

The department said it has no evidence at this time that the information has been misused.

FLHSMV said it will send letters this week to current Florida driver license or identification card holders who may have been affected. That could include people who no longer have a valid Florida driver license or identification card, or those who previously had a vehicle titled in Florida.

To help protect those affected, FLHSMV said it has partnered with Sontiq Inc., a TransUnion company, to offer complimentary identity and credit monitoring services, along with $1 million in identity theft insurance for one year.

The agency is urging people who may be affected to review account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity, monitor financial and online accounts, and consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus.

Consumers can also use Federal Trade Commission resources at identitytheft.gov/databreach.

Free credit reports are available from the three nationwide consumer reporting agencies at AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling 877-322-8228.

Anyone who previously held a Florida driver license, Florida identification card or Florida title and did not receive a mailed notice may contact FLHSMV for more information at HSMV-INFO@FLHSMV.GOV.