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572GB of Student and Faculty Records Leaked

July 31, 2023
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572GB of Student and Faculty Records Leaked

 

Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity researcher, has brought to light a significant data breach that raises serious concerns about sensitive information security in the education sector.

Fowler stumbled upon an unprotected database containing a staggering 682,438 records related to educational institutions. The exposed data belonged to the Southern Association of Independent Schools, Inc (SAIS), a prominent non-profit organization providing support to schools and educators in the United States and other countries.

The scope of the breach was extensive, with compromised documents spanning from 2012 to 2023, encompassing categories such as student and teacher records, health information, social security numbers (SSN), active shooter and lockdown notifications, school maps, and financial budgets.

Confidential third-party security reports assessing weaknesses in school security and vital information posed a real-world security risk to students and faculty.

Furthermore, the sheer volume of exposed data totaled an astounding 572.8 GB, including personally identifiable information (PII) and private medical information of students, teacher background checks, salary details, and interview information. The breach also revealed budgets, financial reports, vehicle registrations, insurance policies, tax records, training documents, and various other files.

The exposed data presented a range of potential risks, from extortion to sophisticated identity theft and financial crimes. Criminals with access to such sensitive records could exploit the information for fraudulent activities, including obtaining loans or credit in the name of educational institutions. Additionally, the leaked emergency response plans and school security details could be used by malicious actors to plan attacks on schools, jeopardizing the safety of students and staff.

To mitigate future risks, schools and educational organizations must prioritize implementing basic security protocols such as firewalls, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.

Regular staff training on cybersecurity best practices and establishing comprehensive incident response plans can better address and manage data breaches if they occur. SAIS responded promptly to secure the exposed database upon notification, but it remains unclear whether potentially affected individuals or relevant authorities were promptly notified of the data exposure. Adherence to data protection laws, such as FERPA and COPPA, is essential to safeguard sensitive information and uphold the privacy of students, teachers, and parents in educational institutions.

Reference:
  • Data Leak Exposes 572 GB of Student, Faculty Info from Accreditation Org
Tags: Cyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CybersecurityData BreachEducationJeremiah FowlerJuly 2023Sensitive datasensitive informationVulnerabilities
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