PowerSchool data breach a ‘statewide issue,’ more than 300,000 teachers had SS number exposed
Professor noted the need for continued pushes for multi-factor authentication for educational services that require such extensive identifying information.
SC leaders urge parents to protect their child’s personal info after PowerSchool data breach
In the wake of a data breach affecting most South Carolina school districts, state leaders are releasing some tips and tricks for parents seeking to protect their children’s personal information.
Laurens District 56 confirms student data compromised after PowerSchool breach
Officials with Laurens County School District 56 confirmed on Wednesday in a letter to parents that some student data was compromised.
PowerSchool Faces 23 Lawsuits Over Schools' Mega Data Breach
Educational software-maker PowerSchool faces over 20 lawsuits seeking class-action status, filed in the wake of a massive data breach involving current and former
PowerSchool data breach exposes 910 students and potentially 312,000 others
The breach, which involved the PowerSchool system, compromised the personal information of 910 students and potentially 312,000 individuals, both current and past, state officials said. PowerSchool informed North Carolina public schools and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction about the cybersecurity incident on January 7.
PowerSchool Data Breach May Have Affected 62M Kids, 9.5M Teachers
A new report from Bleeping Computer suggests the hacker infiltrated the entire PowerSchool userbase, but PowerSchool declined to confirm or deny the numbers to PCMag.
Over 60 million students & teachers data may have been stolen in PowerSchool breach
Over 60 million students & teachers data may have been stolen in PowerSchool breach
PowerSchool data breach a ‘statewide issue,’ 300K+ teachers’ social security numbers exposed
Professor noted the need for continued pushes for multi-factor authentication for educational services that require such extensive identifying information.
PowerSchool data breach: How to protect yourself after millions of Canadians impacted
The number of students and staff confirmed to be impacted by the PowerSchool data breach continues to grow. As more numbers are released, parents, students and staff may be concerned about how to protect yourself after your data was accessed.
Thousands of CMS students, teachers impacted in data breach
A nationwide hack has exposed hundreds of thousands of students in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, according to BleepingComputer.com
Expert issues warning after PowerSchool data breach
PowerSchool, a widely used platform among districts in western Washington, including Seattle and Everett, confirmed the breach.
Consumer affairs issues warning about school software
The Berkeley County School District announced it has been made aware of a data breach involving its PowerSchool software. The ...
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State, local educators and law enforcement respond to PowerSchool cybersecurity breach
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) was informed by PowerSchool of an international cybersecurity breach ...
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Pitt County Schools impacted by PowerSchool breach
A recent cyberattack on edtech giant PowerSchool has exposed vast amounts of personal data belonging to students and teachers ...
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Aiken Co. School District student software system hacked, investigation underway
Aiken County parents received a notice from the Executive Director of Technology Monday night about a cybersecurity issue in ...
SC leaders urge action in wake of data breach affecting school districts
The South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs is urging parents to take steps now to protect their children’s information ...
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Cherokee County affected in PowerSchool breach
An unknown number of South Carolina students had their personal information accessed Jan. 7 via a cybersecurity breach, according to the state Department of Education. State education leaders said the ...