PowerSchool Data Breach Incident
In January 2025, PowerSchool notified Burbank School District 111 of a significant data breach affecting school districts worldwide, including Burbank School District 111. This breach has raised concerns about data security and student privacy, prompting immediate action and ongoing efforts to mitigate potential risks.
Overview
The recent PowerSchool data breach has raised concerns across various school districts, including Burbank School District 111. While specific details about the impact on our district are still emerging, we are committed to keeping our community informed.
This page provides an overview of the incident, its impact on Burbank School District 111, and measures being taken to protect affected individuals.
What happened?
In late December 2024, an unauthorized party accessed PowerSchool’s Student Information System (SIS) data using compromised credentials. This breach affected over 18,000 districts, including Burbank School District 111. The attacker gained access to specific data by exploiting a support contractor’s compromised account.
PowerSchool promptly disabled the compromised account, reset all affected credentials, and notified law enforcement. They have engaged independent cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach further.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
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What is District 111 doing to protect your data?
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