PowerSchool’s Cyber Woes: The Ransom That Just Won’t Pay Off
PowerSchool is in a pickle, as the hacker from their December cyberattack is now extorting schools individually. The company regrets the ongoing threats and advises taking advantage of free credit monitoring. It reflects on the tough decision to pay a ransom, hoping to protect students and teachers.
Hot Take:
Who knew that education could be so dangerous? PowerSchool’s report of a hacker extorting schools like a villain straight out of a bad action movie is a stark reminder that not all heroes wear capes, or in this case, know how to prevent data breaches. It seems like these days, even your ABCs come with a side of cyber threats and ransom notes. So, to all the schools out there, may your firewalls be strong and your passwords even stronger!
Key Points:
- The hacker is extorting schools using data stolen from a December 2024 breach.
- PowerSchool has reported the extortion attempts to law enforcement in the US and Canada.
- Free credit monitoring and identity protection are offered to affected students and faculty.
- PowerSchool paid a ransom to prevent the public release of stolen data.
- The breach affected 62.4 million students and 9.5 million teachers worldwide.
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