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PEW – Expired Driver’s Licenses Open Lane for Cybercriminals

After the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year, many states issued emergency declarations allowing driver’s licenses to remain valid past expiration dates. But those extensions mostly have ended, and drivers now need to make sure their licenses are renewed.

Scammers are exploiting that shift, cybersecurity experts say.

Advisory Solutions Director Alex Hamerstone gives his insight to The Pew Charitable Trusts on the matter.

August 31, 2021