PowerSchool Data Breach Sparks Community Collaboration Among Affected Schools

PowerSchool Data Breach Sparks Community Collaboration Among Affected Schools
In a significant data breach disclosed by PowerSchool on January 7, hackers accessed sensitive information from over 18,000 K-12 schools worldwide. Education professionals, like Romy Backus from the American School of Dubai, quickly began collaborating to investigate the extent of the breach due to insufficient information from PowerSchool. Affected administrators shared findings and created resources, including a how-to guide detailing compromised data and investigative steps. This grassroots effort highlights the critical need for better communication and support within the education sector during cybersecurity incidents.