PowerSchool, a major EdTech firm used by 75% of U.S. school districts, suffered a major cyber attack which compromised sensitive student and teacher information. While other school district officials across the country sounded alarms and informed communities, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid was silent, raising concerns about transparency in the district. PowerSchool reportedly paid a ransom and officials are hoping the data was deleted.
Healthcare Cyber Attacks – 276 Million Patient Records were Compromised In 2024
In 2024, 276 million patient records were exposed worldwide due to a wave of cyber attacks on the healthcare sector. The primary threat was malware
