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LAUSD Data Breach Scare: Hackers Sell Student Info on Dark Web for $1,000
LAUSD is investigating a possible data breach after a hacker listed sensitive student and teacher data for sale on the dark web. With 11GB of data at stake, including Social Security Numbers and contact details, the district’s cybersecurity woes may be far from over.
Hot Take:
Looks like LAUSD is back in the cybersecurity spotlight—this time with a dark web twist! You thought the school cafeteria was a mess? Wait until you hear about their data management!
Key Points:
- LAUSD is investigating a potential data breach involving 11GB of sensitive data.
- The hacker is selling the data for $1,000 on a dark web forum.
- The data includes 26 million student records, 24,000 teacher records, and 500 staff records.
- The legitimacy of the data is questioned, with some records possibly dating back to a 2020 ransomware attack.
- LAUSD previously suffered a significant ransomware attack in September 2022, prompting a federal response.
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