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Georgia Power data breach exposes info of 300,000 customers
Georgia Power has reported a data breach affecting roughly 300,000 customers, with personal information reportedly exposed. The utility is one of the largest electricity providers in the US state of Georgia, and further details about what data was compromised and how are still emerging. Customers are advised to stay alert for potential phishing or fraud attempts while the company investigates the incident.
Why now: A major utility's breach affecting hundreds of thousands of people raises concerns about data security and fraud risk for customers
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- Georgia Power data breach exposes info of 300,000 customers · roughdraftatlanta.com
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