NEWS | University classes affected by a ransomware attack

18 April 2024

US — Lee University reports having contained a data breach affecting classes and prompting students to seek alternative Wi-Fi sources. According to a security expert, the breach involves ransomware and potentially impacted the university more than individual students. Investigations are ongoing, with concerns over data exposure looming. READ MORE

NEWS | Remote proctoring raises concerns in K-12 education

18 April 2024

US — Remote proctoring tools used in K-12 schools for exams have raised privacy and discrimination concerns. While publicized as a means to prevent cheating, critics argue these tools pose risks to student privacy and may disproportionately impact vulnerable populations. The tools are said to be violating constitutional rights and relying on “racist algorithms”. READ MORE

NEWS | Data breach exposes school personnel information

20 April 2024

SINGAPORE — Mobile Guardian, a device management company, notified the Ministry of Education about an unauthorized access to its user management portal compromising the personal data of parents and school staff using iPads or Chromebooks as Personal Learning Devices. The Ministry assured that its own device management application was unaffected and remains “safe for use”. READ MORE

NEWS | Sensitive information compromised in service provider breach

24 April 2024

US — Educational Computer Systems, Inc. (ECSI), a company that provides various services to schools and colleges, reported a data breach affecting student information, including names and Social Security numbers. The breach supposedly allowed unauthorized access to data from October 2023 to February 2024. ECSI has already initiated investigations and breach notifications procedures. READ MORE

NEWS | Data breach exposes data of 700 students

30 April 2024

AUSTRALIA — A database containing the personal information of over 700 students from Mt Hira College, including names, student IDs, email addresses, and passwords, has surfaced on a hacking forum. The legitimacy of the data has been verified, prompting worries about privacy and cybersecurity. READ MORE