Teen hacker sentenced to federal prison after major PowerSchool data breach exposes student records
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A 20-year-old man, Matthew Lane, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for hacking into the PowerSchool student data platform, exposing the personal information of 60 million children and 10 million teachers. The breach has raised concerns about the online habits of children and the vulnerability of student data systems.
A major data breach involving PowerSchool exposed the personal information of 60 million children and 10 million teachers nationwide. The hacker, Matthew Lane, used a stolen contractor's credentials to access the system. Lane is currently serving a four-year federal prison sentence for the crime. The breach has raised concerns about the vulnerability of student data systems and the online habits of children. Law enforcement officials are warning of a new generation of young cybercriminals emerging. A London-based group is working to build a generation of ethical hackers.
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