PowerSchool, a major US student information system provider, confirmed a data breach affecting millions of students. A stolen password led to unauthorized access, revealing names, birthdates, contact details, and, in some instances, Social Security numbers and medical records. Despite paying a ransom, it is uncertain if the stolen data was actually deleted.
96% of ransomware incidents involve data exfiltration
Ransomware incidents now mainly involve data exfiltration, with only 4% not doing so. This indicates a shift in priorities among malicious actors.
