PowerSchool says hackers stole students' sensitive data, including Social Security numbers, in data breach | TechCrunch
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PowerSchool confirmed in a recent FAQ that a data breach compromised sensitive personal information, including student Social Security numbers and grades. The breach occurred in December.
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The hackers accessed PowerSchool's internal customer support portal using a stolen credential, leading to a breach that affects users of its student information system, managing records, grades, and attendance.
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PowerSchool warned that the compromised data includes contact details such as names and addresses, along with Social Security numbers and medical information belonging to students and teachers.
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While PowerSchool could not specify the number of affected individuals or the types of stolen data per customer, it confirmed the breach did not involve ransomware.
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