PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Student Records in Major Education Platform Attack
PowerSchool, a leading K-12 education software provider, confirms unauthorized access to its Student Information System resulting in theft of sensitive student and teacher data. The company took the unusual step of paying a ransom in exchange for data deletion, highlighting a shift toward data theft-focused cyberattacks.
Maine Schools Under Cyber Siege: Holiday Attacks Expose Educational Vulnerabilities
Two Maine school districts faced cyberattacks during winter break, forcing network shutdowns and emergency response measures. The incidents highlight an alarming trend of cybercriminals targeting educational institutions during periods of reduced IT staffing, prompting federal initiatives to strengthen school cybersecurity.
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Set to Cause $10.5 Trillion in Damages by 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity threats, with sophisticated phishing and ransomware attacks specifically targeting small and medium businesses. Organizations must adopt multi-layered defense strategies as AI-driven attacks become increasingly harder to detect and more financially devastating.
French Tech Giant Atos Investigates Space Bears Ransomware Attack Claims
Atos SE, a major French IT company specializing in cybersecurity and digital services, is investigating alleged ransomware attack claims by the Space Bears group. While the threat actors claim database compromise, Atos reports no evidence of breach and continues thorough investigation.
Ransomware Group Claims Database Breach at French Tech Giant Atos
French technology company Atos SE is investigating claims by the Space Bears ransomware group regarding a potential database breach. The cybersecurity services provider maintains no systems appear compromised, though the incident comes just days after a major corporate restructuring.
Healthcare Giant's Data Breach: Human Error Exposes 5.6 Million Patient Records
A single employee's mistake at Ascension Healthcare triggered one of the largest healthcare data breaches in U.S. history, compromising 5.6 million patients' sensitive information. The incident caused widespread disruption across 118 hospitals, leading to postponed surgeries and significant financial impact.
Healthcare Provider in Northwest Florida Hit by Disruptive Cyberattack
Community Health Northwest Florida was forced to shut down systems and suspend key medical services across 17 clinics following a cyberattack during Christmas. While patient data appears uncompromised, the incident has severely impacted the nonprofit's ability to provide critical healthcare services to underserved populations.
Ransomware Attack Cripples Pittsburgh Transit System, Disrupting Card Services
Pittsburgh Regional Transit faces operational challenges following a December ransomware attack that impacted its transportation network. While rail services have been restored, the Customer Service Center remains limited, affecting Senior and Kid's ConnectCard processing.
Healthcare Data Breach at Radin Health Exposes 80,000 Patient Records
A significant cybersecurity incident at Wyoming-based Radin Health has potentially compromised sensitive medical data of 80,000 patients across multiple healthcare facilities. The reported attack, involving ransomware and DDoS methods, has disabled critical appointment systems and raised concerns about cloud-based medical data security.
Major Cyber Breaches of 2023-2024: From MOVEit's $12B Impact to Nation-State Attacks
An analysis of devastating cyber attacks that defined 2023-2024, including the record-breaking MOVEit breach affecting 2,600 organizations and sophisticated nation-state campaigns targeting tech giants and political entities. The incidents highlight escalating threats across sectors, with ransomware and AI-powered attacks leading the surge.