On January 7, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) was formally notified of a significant cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a mainstay Information System used in North Carolina’s public schools since 2013. The breach, which began on December 19, 2024, due to
The year 2024 has seen a dramatic rise in phishing attacks, with enterprise users becoming increasingly vulnerable. This surge is largely attributed to advancements in cybercriminal tactics, particularly the use of generative AI tools. As traditional defensive measures struggle to keep up,
The recent cyberattack on PowerSchool, a California-based education software company, has raised significant concerns about the safety of personal data. With over 50 million students' records compromised, the breach has exposed sensitive information, including addresses, Social Security numbers,
Your web browser is an ecosystem of its own, storing a plethora of sensitive information such as passwords, search history, financial details like credit card numbers, and personal addresses. Similar to how malicious apps can compromise data on your phone or PC, malicious browser extensions can
In an alarming development, a major data breach has impacted RIBridges, Rhode Island's online portal for government assistance, leading to a class action lawsuit against Deloitte Consulting LLP. Over 650,000 residents have been affected, raising serious concerns over the management of sensitive
The French technology company Atos, known for its critical role in providing secure communications for France’s military and intelligence services, found itself embroiled in controversy recently. The catalyst was an aggressive claim made by the ransomware group Space Bears, which alleged that they
