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A Georgia State University researcher and fraud expert found data exposed in a 2023 cyber attack is just now being used to apply for bank accounts and loans, highlighting the risks of keeping .edu addresses active.

As ransomware attacks have continued to hit state and local organizations — and tech advancements like generative AI have continued apace — cyber experts predict evolving malicious tactics for 2024.

The breach that exposed the data of an estimated 1.3 million residents was discovered six months before notifications were sent out. Experts say the delay was necessary to investigate the incident.