Menu

  • Alerts
  • Incidents
  • News
  • APTs
  • Cyber Decoded
  • Cyber Hygiene
  • Cyber Review
  • Cyber Tips
  • Definitions
  • Malware
  • Threat Actors
  • Tutorials

Useful Tools

  • Password generator
  • Report an incident
  • Report to authorities
No Result
View All Result
CTF Hack Havoc
CyberMaterial
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
Hall of Hacks
  • Education
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Definitions
  • Information
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
  • Insights
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Tips
    • Tutorials
  • Support
    • Contact Us
    • Report an incident
  • About
    • About Us
    • Advertise with us
Get Help
No Result
View All Result
Hall of Hacks
CyberMaterial
No Result
View All Result
Home Incidents

PowerSchool Breach Hit Walker County Schools

January 8, 2025
Reading Time: 2 mins read
in Incidents
Green Bay Packers Retail Site Breached

Walker County Schools in Georgia has been affected by a cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, the company that provides the district’s student information system. The breach was discovered on December 28, 2024, when an unauthorized party gained access to the PowerSource customer support portal used by PowerSchool. This incident exposed information related to families and educators within the school district, but PowerSchool confirmed that no malware or continued unauthorized access was found. The breach was contained to the PowerSource portal, and no other products from PowerSchool were impacted.

PowerSchool quickly activated its cybersecurity response protocols, involving senior leadership and third-party cybersecurity experts. The company also notified law enforcement about the incident. In addition to isolating the access point, PowerSchool took immediate steps to secure the portal, including deactivating the compromised credentials, conducting a full password reset, and tightening password and access control for all customer support portal accounts. PowerSchool assured that no operational disruptions occurred, and services continued without interruption.

PowerSchool emphasized that the exposed data would not be shared publicly and that steps were taken to prevent further unauthorized access. Although no misuse of the data is expected, the company is offering credit monitoring services for affected adults and identity protection for minors as part of its regulatory and contractual obligations. Affected individuals will be notified as the company works through the notification process, and PowerSchool is committed to ensuring that the data involved is properly secured.

In response to the breach, PowerSchool is providing Walker County Schools with a communications package to help manage the situation with their community. This package will include outreach emails, talking points, and a detailed FAQ to guide school leadership in communicating with families, educators, and other stakeholders. PowerSchool is also hosting webinars with senior leaders, including its Chief Information Security Officer, to address additional concerns and offer support as needed.

Reference:

  • PowerSchool Breach Exposes Student Data at Walker County Schools in Georgia
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2025CyberattackData BreachesJanuary 2025PowerSchool
ADVERTISEMENT

Related Posts

Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

Hackers Use Ransomware on SharePoint Servers

July 24, 2025
Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

Data Breach Affects 340K Jobseekers

July 24, 2025
Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

Beluga Vodka Ransomware Attack Reported

July 24, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

Weak Password Triggers Ransomware Old Firm

July 23, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

US Nuclear Agency Breached in MS Hack

July 23, 2025
UK Advances Plan to Report Ransomware Attack

European Healthcare Network Breached

July 23, 2025

Latest Alerts

Interlock Ransomware Threat Alert

GitLab Patches Key Vulnerabilities

Backdoor Found in WP Plugins

Lumma Stealer Returns with New Tactics

npm Phishing Emails Target Developer Logins

MuddyWater Emerges Amid Iran-Israel Clash

Subscribe to our newsletter

    Latest Incidents

    Data Breach Affects 340K Jobseekers

    Hackers Use Ransomware on SharePoint Servers

    Beluga Vodka Ransomware Attack Reported

    Weak Password Triggers Ransomware Old Firm

    US Nuclear Agency Breached in MS Hack

    European Healthcare Network Breached

    CyberMaterial Logo
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Jobs
    • Legal and Privacy Policy
    • Site Map

    © 2025 | CyberMaterial | All rights reserved

    Welcome Back!

    Login to your account below

    Forgotten Password?

    Retrieve your password

    Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

    Log In

    Add New Playlist

    No Result
    View All Result
    • Alerts
    • Incidents
    • News
    • Cyber Decoded
    • Cyber Hygiene
    • Cyber Review
    • Definitions
    • Malware
    • Cyber Tips
    • Tutorials
    • Advanced Persistent Threats
    • Threat Actors
    • Report an incident
    • Password Generator
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise with us

    Copyright © 2025 CyberMaterial