A significant cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a leading education technology provider, has impacted school districts across the US and internationally. The breach, which occurred through the company’s PowerSource portal, resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive data stored within the PowerSchool Student Information System.
While the company claims to have contained the breach and is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement, the incident has raised serious concerns about data security in the education sector.
This breach serves as a stark reminder of the increasing threat of cyberattacks targeting sensitive information in the education sector. Parents and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
