A 19-year-old Massachusetts college student, Matthew Lane, has agreed to plead guilty to hacking the education software provider PowerSchool, resulting in the theft of data belonging to millions of students and teachers. This marked a significant incident as it revealed who was behind a major data breach affecting tens of millions across North America. PowerSchool, used by over 18,000 schools, disclosed the breach after learning of it in December 2024. Federal prosecutors indicated Lane's actions instilled fear among parents, showcasing serious cybersecurity issues.
Matthew Lane, a Massachusetts college student, has agreed to plead guilty to a data breach involving PowerSchool, stealing information of millions of students and teachers.
Lane's hacking activities aimed to extort ransom payments from PowerSchool and affected school districts, highlighting significant vulnerabilities in cloud-based educational software.
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