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What PowerSchool won’t say about its data breach affecting millions of students
- PowerSchool, a K-12 software provider, suffered a significant data breach in December 2024, potentially affecting millions of students and staff across North America.
- The breach originated from a compromised credential in the customer support portal, granting access to the school information system.
- While some details of the breach have been disclosed, many crucial questions remain unanswered by PowerSchool.
- The company has not revealed the exact number of individuals impacted by the breach, despite estimates from various sources.
- Reports suggest that personal data of over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers may have been accessed by the hacker.
- The types of stolen data, including sensitive personal information and medical records, remain undisclosed by PowerSchool.
- The company worked with a cyber-extortion incident response firm to negotiate with the hackers, hinting at a ransom payment.
- Concerns linger about whether the stolen data has been completely deleted, as PowerSchool has not provided evidence of deletion.
- The identity of the hacker responsible for the breach is unknown, raising questions about cybersecurity measures.
- Forensic reports have shed some light on the breach timeline, indicating potential long-standing access to PowerSchool's network.
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