PowerSchool, a major U.S. edtech firm, is notifying individuals about a significant data breach that likely affects millions in North America. The breach was initiated through a stolen account credential, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive student and teacher data via the customer support portal, notably without multi-factor authentication in place. Reports suggest that the breach could impact over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers, although PowerSchool has not verified exact numbers due to an ongoing review process and has started filing notifications with relevant authorities.
U.S. edtech giant PowerSchool notified individuals affected by a December 2024 data breach, potentially impacting millions of students and teachers across North America.
PowerSchool’s breach occurred due to a stolen credential used to access their support portal, lacking multi-factor authentication protection.
As of now, reports suggest that the breach may have affected over 62 million students and 9.5 million teachers, but PowerSchool cannot confirm accurate numbers.
The ongoing data review process is intricate, particularly for on-premises customers, necessitating collaboration between PowerSchool and those institutions.
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