You try to pull real estate records—site is down.

Real estate records locked down by ransomware. What’s your move?

Key Takeaways:
500GB of property deeds, liens & filings reportedly held hostage by Devman.([bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/commercial-real-estate/georgia-real-estate-database-hit-by-ransomware-132075?utm_source=openai))
Database down since Nov 21 after GSCCCA triggered defensive protocols.([bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/commercial-real-estate/georgia-real-estate-database-hit-by-ransomware-132075?utm_source=openai))
Legal, real‐estate sectors risk delays, compliance hiccups, financial exposure.([atlantanewsfirst.com](https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2025/11/25/georgia-superior-court-clerks-authority-experiencing-cybersecurity-threat/?utm_source=openai))

Imagine you manage multiple commercial properties or represent clients in real estate transactions. You try to access title files or civil case records and the state system is offline. You’re barred from checking who owns the property, what liens exist—every filing you depend on inaccessible.

That’s the scenario GSCCCA users found themselves in when they shut down after a ransomware attack hit their real estate database.([bisnow.com](https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/commercial-real-estate/georgia-real-estate-database-hit-by-ransomware-132075?utm_source=openai))

Here is your framework: Assess loss exposure. Communicate risk to clients. Activate alternate sources & stringent verification. You want to stay ahead before compliance or deal flow gets hung up.

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https://www.bisnow.com/atlanta/news/commercial-real-estate/georgia-real-estate-database-hit-by-ransomware-132075