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PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions, Sparks Cybercrime Concerns

1/13/2025

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Story summary

PowerSchool experienced a significant data breach, compromising sensitive information of millions of students and teachers.
Hackers exploited stolen credentials to access the internal customer support portal.
The company serves over 60 million users across 18,000 North American customers.
This incident underscores the rising trend of cybercrime, with a reported 10% increase in FBI complaints in 2023.
PowerSchool is providing credit monitoring for affected adults and identity protection services for minors.

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Story summary

PowerSchool experienced a significant data breach, compromising sensitive information of millions of students and teachers.
Hackers exploited stolen credentials to access the internal customer support portal.
The company serves over 60 million users across 18,000 North American customers.
This incident underscores the rising trend of cybercrime, with a reported 10% increase in FBI complaints in 2023.
PowerSchool is providing credit monitoring for affected adults and identity protection services for minors.