Hacker Accessed PowerSchool's System Months Before Major December Breach

A hacker gained access to PowerSchool's internal system as early as August, according to CrowdStrike. This intrusion preceded the severe breach in December, which had significant consequences. The article does not mention the specific technical details of the access or the methods used by the hacker. The actual impact of this early intrusion is also not detailed, but it is clear that the security of PowerSchool's network was compromised several months before the major breach.