Education software provider PowerSchool has experienced a widespread cybersecurity data breach impacting thousands of North American schools. The breach compromised student and employee data, including demographic information and a limited number of social security numbers. PowerSchool is working to prevent any further data replication or dissemination and is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services in accordance with regulatory obligations.

NSA warns that overlooked botnet technique threatens national security
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