A major cybersecurity breach has left PowerSchool, a leading provider of K-12 software, grappling with the aftermath of a hack that exposed vast amounts of sensitive data. Schools using PowerSchool’s services, which manage everything from student grades to attendance, are still uncertain about the full scope of the attack, with reports suggesting that millions of students and teachers may have been affected. The breach was traced back to compromised credentials used in PowerSchool’s customer portal, raising questions about how such access was gained and why stronger security measures may not have been in place. Despite assurances from the company, including the hiring of cybersecurity experts like CrowdStrike, crucial details about what data was stolen, how many individuals were impacted, and whether any ransom was paid remain unclear. As the company delays the release of an official report, schools are left searching for answers and attempting to understand the true extent of the breach.
