
PowerSchool Faces Downstream Extortion Threats After Cyberattack
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PowerSchool, a major provider of educational technology, was the victim of a cyberattack in December and paid a ransom. Now, a malicious actor is attempting to extort the company's customers using stolen data. PowerSchool's clients are facing downstream extortion threats, where stolen data is being used to exert additional pressure.