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US Student to Plead Guilty in Major Hack Impacting Millions of Students
A Massachusetts student, Matthew D. Lane, 19, is expected to plead guilty to federal charges for hacking and extorting a major education technology company, impacting over 60 million students and 10 million teachers. Lane allegedly used stolen credentials to breach the firm’s network, stealing sensitive data, including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. The case is linked to a significant breach at PowerSchool, which disclosed a hack affecting schools managing student data. Lane and a co-conspirator allegedly extorted $2.85 million in cryptocurrency. The incident highlights serious cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the education sector. Lane also faces hacking charges against a telecom provider.
Massive Data Breach: Online Gift Card Store Leaks Hundreds of Thousands of Identity Documents
In a significant security breach, a U.S. online gift card store has unintentionally exposed sensitive customer data, including government-issued identity documents, due to a misconfigured online storage server. This incident raises serious concerns about data privacy and compliance with anti-money laundering regulations. Details of the Security Lapse A security researcher known as JayeLTee discovered the…
Valve Takes Action: Steam Game Pulled for Malware Threats!
Valve has removed the game PirateFi from its Steam platform due to malware concerns, alarming users who may have downloaded it. The game, which was marketed as a survival experience, has led Valve to advise affected players to fully reformat their operating systems and run thorough antivirus scans. Users are also urged to check for unfamiliar software on their systems. While PirateFi had a strong rating of 9/10, the specific type of malware has not been disclosed. This incident underscores the increasing threat of malware in gaming, with past cases involving infostealer malware targeting gamers.
North Korean Hackers Infiltrate Android App Store with Stealthy Spyware Attack
A cybersecurity firm, Lookout, has revealed that North Korean hackers uploaded Android spyware, known as KoSpy, to the Google Play Store, underscoring state-sponsored cyber espionage threats. At least one version of KoSpy had over 10 downloads, allowing it to collect SMS messages, call logs, location data, and more. Google has since removed the malicious apps and deactivated associated Firebase projects. The spyware appears targeted, likely at specific individuals in South Korea, and is linked to known North Korean hacking groups. This incident highlights the importance of mobile security vigilance for users.
PowerSchool Data Breach: Hackers Compromise Complete Historical Records of Students and Teachers
A major cybersecurity breach occurred at PowerSchool, an edtech provider, compromising historical data of students and teachers from multiple U.S. school districts. Hackers accessed sensitive information by exploiting compromised credentials in December, affecting data from the 2009-2010 school year onwards. Reports indicate that personal information like names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and medical details were exposed. PowerSchool has not disclosed the number of affected districts and faced criticism for inadequate security measures, including the lack of multi-factor authentication. The company is reviewing the breach’s impact and has implemented measures to prevent further data dissemination.
