Ontario, Alberta school boards caught unprepared in mass student data breach

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Mass Student Data Breach Affects 5.2 Million Canadians A cyberattack has compromised the personal information of 5.2 million Canadians, primarily students, with a ransom demand of $2.85 million in bitcoin. The attack targeted a company that manages student data, leading to fears of leaked information if the ransom is not paid. 9 sources 53