The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) suffered a significant data breach in July 2024, affecting the personal data of over 517,000 individuals. The attack, acknowledged on February 18, revealed that sensitive health and financial information was compromised. While PSEA has not confirmed details about ransomware involvement, the Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the incident. The organization communicated steps to protect affected individuals and indicated efforts to delete the stolen data, hinting at potential negotiations with the attackers. This incident underscores ongoing vulnerabilities in data security within educational institutions.
PSEA confirmed data was stolen during a July 6 attack, impacting 517,487 individuals, including sensitive financial and health information.
PSEA stated it took steps to ensure the stolen data was deleted, indicating communication with attackers, typical in double extortion cases.
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