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PowerSchool Data Breach: Hackers Steal Students’ Sensitive Information, Including Social Security Numbers
PowerSchool, a prominent edtech company, has reported a significant data breach affecting sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and medical records. The breach, which occurred in December, was due to hackers accessing PowerSchool’s customer support portal with stolen credentials. The compromised data includes contact information, academic records, and personal details of parents and guardians. While PowerSchool is working with CyberSteward to address the incident and has claimed the data may have been deleted, the extent of the breach remains unclear. The company, recently acquired by Bain Capital for $5.6 billion, is taking steps to enhance data security.
Google Patches Critical Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Targeting Journalists in Recent Hacking Campaign
Google has released a security update to address a critical zero-day vulnerability in Chrome for Windows, identified as CVE-2025-2783. Discovered by Kaspersky, this flaw allows hackers to bypass Chrome’s sandbox protections, affecting Chrome and other Chromium-based browsers. The vulnerability was exploited in a phishing campaign known as Operation ForumTroll, targeting individuals with fake invitations to a Russian political summit. Kaspersky suggests the exploit may be linked to state-sponsored hacking efforts aimed at espionage. Users are urged to update their browsers regularly to safeguard against such threats and ensure their data remains secure.
Stalkerware Apps Exposed: The Hidden Dangers You Must Avoid to Protect Your Privacy
The rise of stalkerware—software designed to secretly monitor individuals—poses serious privacy and safety concerns. With at least 25 stalkerware companies experiencing significant data breaches since 2017, the exposure of sensitive victim information has increased, exemplified by the recent SpyX breach affecting nearly two million users. Often marketed as tools for relationship security, these applications raise ethical and legal issues, particularly when used by jealous partners. Cybersecurity experts warn that the industry lacks adequate data protection, making it a “soft target.” Using stalkerware is illegal in many areas, and ethical alternatives like parental controls exist for monitoring children safely.
Global Law Enforcement Unites to Dismantle Major Cybercrime and Hacking Forums
An international coalition led by Europol and Germany’s BKA has dismantled two major hacking forums, Cracked and Nulled, with over 10 million users, in an operation called Operation Talent. The crackdown, conducted from Tuesday to Thursday, resulted in two arrests, the seizure of 17 servers, 50 electronic devices, and €300,000 in cash and cryptocurrency. These forums were key platforms for cybercrime transactions involving stolen data and malware. The operation involved multiple international agencies, including the FBI, and underscores ongoing efforts to combat cybercrime, following previous successful takedowns of similar platforms.