Privacy & Security
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School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here’s what educators need to know.
Privacy & Security 19-Year-Old College Student Pleading Guilty in PowerSchool Data HackA Massachusetts college student will plead guilty to stealing private data from two U.S. education tech companies.
Privacy & Security PowerSchool Paid a Hacker's Ransom. Now Cyber Criminals Are Threatening SchoolsMore extortion attempts are possible, and districts affected by the data breach should be prepared.
Privacy & Security 4 Things to Know About School Cybersecurity and Trump Funding CutsSchools stand to lose significant cybersecurity support as the Trump administration and DOGE slash and rearrange the federal government.
Privacy & Security Could Trump Budget Cuts Lead to More Cyberattacks Against Schools?Schools stand to lose vital cybersecurity support as the Education Department is forced to suspend a cybersecurity initiative.
Privacy & Security Schools Face an Uphill Battle in Protecting Student Data in the Age of AIA report from the Consortium for School Networking examines the state of districts' student data privacy practices.
Privacy & Security Is DOGE Putting Student and Educator Data at Risk?How Trump's efforts to slash the federal government could affect teachers’ and students’ data.
Privacy & Security What a Recent Trump Comment Might Mean for Students' Data PrivacyPresident Donald Trump's comments while signing an executive order raise questions about his support for kids' data privacy.
Privacy & Security Q&A Close to a 'Worst-Case Scenario': Cybersecurity Expert Discusses PowerSchool's Data BreachThe PowerSchool data breach is the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents with K-12 vendors from the past few years.
Privacy & Security What Schools Should Know About the PowerSchool Data BreachThe company this week notified districts of a hack that occurred Dec. 28.
Privacy & Security Districts Flood FCC With Requests for New Cybersecurity FundsThe demand comes as the education sector's risk for cyberattacks continues to rise.
Privacy & Security What Teachers Need to Know About Changes to Instagram Teen AccountsThe adjustments come as Meta faces multiple lawsuits from states and school districts.Privacy & Security Webinar Navigating Modern Data Protection & Privacy in EducationSponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Explore the modern landscape of data loss prevention in education and learn actionable strategies to protect sensitive data.
Privacy & Security Download A Tip Sheet to Help Teachers Prevent and Respond to DoxxingTeachers can be a target for malicious actors. Use this tip sheet to prevent and respond to doxxing.Privacy & Security Quiz Quiz Yourself: How Much Do You Know About Cybersecurity For Schools And Districts?SponsorThis content is provided by our sponsor. It is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Education Week's editorial staff.Answer 6 questions about actionable cybersecurity solutions.
Privacy & Security What Schools Need to Know About These Federal Data-Privacy BillsCongress is considering at least three data-privacy bills that could have big implications for schools.
