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Cyber Security Headlines
PowerSchool hacked, Cyber Force study, EC gets GDPR fine
Jan 9, 2025
PowerSchool faces a major hack, impacting over 50 million students' data. Lawmakers are pushing for a revived Cyber Force to tackle escalating cyber threats. The European Commission receives its first GDPR fine related to a data mishap with Facebook. Phishing schemes targeting Microsoft 365 raise alarms, while Akamai pulls out of China amid regulatory challenges. Emerging threats are highlighted, including vulnerabilities affecting the UN and the Green Bay Packers, adding urgency to cybersecurity measures.
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- PowerSchool's data breach affected over 50 million students, highlighting vulnerabilities in edtech security and the need for robust protections.
- Lawmakers are pushing for a dedicated cyber force to enhance national security, emphasizing the urgency of a comprehensive cyber defense strategy.
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PowerSchool Data Breach and Response
PowerSchool, a leading edtech company, experienced a significant data breach affecting over 50 million U.S. students. Threat actors accessed the customer support portal using compromised credentials on December 28th, obtaining sensitive information such as names, addresses, and potentially social security numbers, depending on the school district. In response to the incident, PowerSchool confirmed that while it did not suffer a ransomware attack, it paid an extortion demand to prevent data leaks. The company is providing credit monitoring services for affected adults and identity protection services for minors to mitigate the impact of this breach.
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