PowerSchool’s Breach Fallacy: Paying Criminals for Promises

PowerSchool, a K-12 student information system platform, suffered a data breach where attackers stole sensitive information and demanded a ransom. Despite paying the ransom and receiving a video of the data being deleted, security experts warn that such promises are rarely honored. Organizations should prioritize robust security measures, like phishing-resistant MFA, to prevent breaches and avoid paying criminals for empty assurances.