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PowerSchool Data Breach Leads to Ongoing School Extortion

PowerSchool, a leading education technology firm, paid hackers to delete stolen data from a 2024 breach affecting tens of millions of students; however, the hackers are now extorting schools and districts in the U.S. and Canada using the same data, highlighting serious cybersecurity failures.

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19 Billion Compromised Passwords Expose Urgent Security Risks

A new report reveals 19 billion compromised passwords are available online, with 94% reused, highlighting the urgent need for stronger password security and addressing the persistent SMS phishing threat.

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Gmail Phishing Scam: Google Addresses Account Lockouts, Advises Enhanced Security

A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting 1.8 billion Gmail users resulted in account lockouts, prompting Google to advise users to set up recovery options and adopt multi-factor authentication and passkeys for enhanced protection.

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macOS Malware Steals Apple Passwords via Fake Realtek Updates

A new macOS malware campaign, likely originating from North Korean hackers, uses fake Realtek driver updates to steal Apple passwords and other sensitive data, highlighting a concerning 340% increase in such attacks.

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Co-op Data Breach: Millions of Members' Details Stolen

Hackers calling themselves DragonForce infiltrated the Co-op Group's IT systems, stealing data from 20 million members (unconfirmed by Co-op), including names, addresses, and membership card numbers, prompting a government warning about cybersecurity.

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German Lawmakers' Data Leaked on Dark Web

Login data of 241 German state parliament members, including some from Saxony, were found on the darknet by a Swiss IT company; the data included access to accounts on various platforms like Dropbox, LinkedIn, and Adobe, highlighting the need for stronger cybersecurity measures.

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Ransomware Attack Targets Canadian School Board Despite Previous Ransom Payment

The Toronto District School Board is facing a second ransom demand after a December 2024 data breach involving PowerSchool, which had already paid a ransom, revealing the limitations of this approach to data security.

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19 Billion Compromised Passwords Highlight Critical Cybersecurity Flaw

A new report reveals over 19 billion compromised passwords are easily accessible online, due to widespread reuse of weak passwords, highlighting a critical vulnerability and emphasizing the need for stronger authentication methods.

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TeleMessage Suspends Service After Data Breach

TeleMessage, a secure messaging app used by government agencies and Mike Waltz, suspended services after hackers claimed to access a large cache of files, including a Coinbase employee contact list (verified by Coinbase, with no customer data affected); the incident raises concerns about data securi...

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British Hacker Arrested for Marks & Spencer Cyberattack

Tyler Buchanan, suspected leader of the Scattered Spider hacking group, was arrested in Spain with \$26 million in cryptocurrency after a cyberattack on Marks & Spencer, causing millions in losses and disrupting online sales; he is now facing charges in California.

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Co-op Data Breach Exposes Customer Information

The UK's Co-op grocery and financial services group confirmed a data breach affecting an unspecified number of its 6.2 million members, exposing names and contact details but not financial information; the incident prompted an apology and a recommendation to members to enhance password security, wit...

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Infostealer Malware Surge: 1.7 Billion Compromised Passwords Flood Dark Web

A FortiGuard Labs report reveals a 500% increase in infostealer malware in 2024, leading to 1.7 billion compromised passwords available on dark web marketplaces, highlighting the critical need for stronger password security practices.

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