M.Koreaherald Data Breach Affects 16,000 in Seoul Schools, Linked to PowerSchool Cyberattack
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- •16,000 personal records compromised in a December 2024 cyberattack on PowerSchool.
- •Affected schools continue using PowerSchool, raising concerns over data protection measures.
- •Seoul education officials have limited their response to advisory notices and self-assessments.
A cyberattack on PowerSchool in December 2024 compromised personal information of approximately 16,000 individuals associated with three international schools in Seoul. The breach included names, birth dates, email addresses, and health-related information. Despite the incident, the schools continue to use PowerSchool's system, raising concerns about data protection measures. The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education reported that the breach affected 6,666 records at Seoul Foreign School, 1,000 at Yongsan International School, and 8,000 at Korea International School. PowerSchool reportedly paid the hackers to delete the stolen data, but concerns about further misuse remain. The education office's response has been limited to advisory notices, relying on self-assessments rather than independent audits. The breach has prompted calls for better oversight and security practices in handling personal data in schools.
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