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Participants in the CyberCorps Scholarship for Service program face hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential debt as Trump administration hiring freezes have led federal agencies to rescind job and internship offers. The Trump administration has proposed cutting SFS funding by 65 percent.
Data Breaches
U.S. Senators are demanding transparency from Navigate360 following claims that a hacker exfiltrated over 8 million confidential records from the P3 Global Intel platform, potentially unmasking tipsters and exposing decades of sensitive law enforcement and school safety data. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A massive cybersecurity incident at P3 Global Intel,
Data Breaches
Quorum Cyber analysis reveals ransomware (+21%), hacktivism (+75%), and data breaches (+73%) converging on research-rich academic targets. EDINBURGH, UK — Global higher education is facing a "convergence of threats" as a new analysis from Quorum Cyber reveals a staggering 63% year-over-year increase in verified cyberattacks. Between November 2024 and
Data Breaches
The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) has launched a forensic investigation into potential unauthorized access to its tax document portal after fraudulent tax returns were reportedly filed in the names of school district employees. DOWNEY, CA — The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is investigating a potential
Education Security
Matthew Lane, the hacker behind a massive intrusion into student information systems, admits to federal crimes, highlighting the fragile state of K-12 and collegiate data security. CHICAGO, IL — Matthew Lane, a 20-year-old former college student, has admitted to orchestrating one of the most expansive cyberattacks on the American educational system
Cyber Attacks
The Education Authority (EA) of Northern Ireland has reported "positive progress" in restoring IT services across the region’s school network following a disruptive cyberattack. The incident, which initially crippled digital infrastructure for thousands of students and teachers, has triggered a large-scale recovery effort led by the EA’