A sweeping cyberattack has exposed the personal data of millions of California public school students, with authorities confirming the breach involves sensitive information stolen from a vast database. The incident underscores growing concerns over digital security in education systems, where student records—including names and potentially identifying details—were compromised. While officials have not yet disclosed how the hackers gained access or what specific data was taken, the scale of the attack raises urgent questions about safeguarding student privacy. Parents and educators are now left grappling with the fallout as investigations into the breach continue.
Hackers stole personal information from 7 million California public school students as part of a massive breach, authorities announced Friday.
