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8 articles tagged "education"

FTC Targets Illuminate Education for Data Security Failures
Cybersecurity

FTC Targets Illuminate Education for Data Security Failures

The FTC has mandated Illuminate Education to improve its data security practices after a significant breach compromised the personal data of over 10 million students.

1 Dec 2025
Millis Public Schools Faces Cybersecurity Incident with PowerSchool
Cybersecurity

Millis Public Schools Faces Cybersecurity Incident with PowerSchool

Millis Public Schools addresses the data breach involving PowerSchool, confirming unauthorized data access. The district shares updates on affected individuals and future security measures.

31 May 2025
PowerSchool Cyberattack: Teachers Extorted After Data Breach
Cybersecurity

PowerSchool Cyberattack: Teachers Extorted After Data Breach

In the aftermath of a massive data breach affecting over 60 million students, teachers are now facing extortion attempts from hackers seeking additional ransom payments. The breach raises concerns about data security in schools.

8 May 2025
Insights on PowerSchool Portal Breach: Threats Unveiled
Cybersecurity

Insights on PowerSchool Portal Breach: Threats Unveiled

Months before a significant data breach, the PowerSchool Portal was compromised. A report by CrowdStrike sheds light on the details, including stolen information and potential impact.

12 Mar 2025
PowerSchool Data Breach Raises Concerns for Schools
Cybersecurity

PowerSchool Data Breach Raises Concerns for Schools

The recent data breach affecting PowerSchool raises significant concerns about data security for educational institutions. The New York State Education Department is taking action.

18 Feb 2025
Texas Educators Cyberattack Exposes Data of Over 400,000 Individuals
Cybersecurity

Texas Educators Cyberattack Exposes Data of Over 400,000 Individuals

A significant data breach impacting the Association of Texas Professional Educators has compromised sensitive information of over 400,000 members, employees, and their dependents. ATPE is offering identity protection services following the cyberattack.

20 Jun 2024
Minnesota Department of Education Faces Cybersecurity Breach
Cybersecurity

Minnesota Department of Education Faces Cybersecurity Breach

The Minnesota Department of Education has reported a significant data breach that raises concerns about student privacy and school security. Officials are urging vigilance among stakeholders.

1 Jan 2024
Understanding Vice Society Ransomware's Impact on Education Sector
Cybersecurity

Understanding Vice Society Ransomware's Impact on Education Sector

Vice Society, a ransomware group targeting educational institutions and more, has been linked to significant data breaches since 2021. This piece explores their methods and impacts.

8 Jun 2023