Data Breach Debacle: PowerSchool’s Cybersecurity Fumble Exposes Millions of Student Records
PowerSchool’s student information system, used by 18,000 clients, suffered a cyberattack compromising data of over 60 million K-12 students and teachers. A compromised credential allowed access to personal info, including Social Security Numbers. The breach raises concerns about PowerSchool’s adherence to privacy agreements and legal obligations.
Hot Take:
Who needs a degree in computer science when you can just borrow ‘compromised credentials’ and gain access to millions of students’ personal data? PowerSchool’s latest breach is like a masterclass in “How Not to Protect Sensitive Information.” Spoiler alert: the hacker didn’t even need to bring ransomware to this school dance.
Key Points:
- PowerSchool’s systems were compromised, exposing personal data of students and teachers.
- The breach was executed using a “compromised credential.”
- Two database tables with potentially sensitive information were accessed by the unauthorized actor.
- PowerSchool is conducting an audit and tightening security measures.
- Cyble suggests the breach may have been longer and more severe than reported, dating back to 2011.
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