West Clermont school district among nationwide school data breach [Video]

CINCINNATI — A recent cybersecurity incident involving PowerSchool, a third-party student information system used by school districts across the country, has raised concerns among local families and staff.

A breach was reported by PowerSchool on Dec. 28, 2024, and involved unauthorized access to specific data through its PowerSource customer portal.

In a statement released by West Clermont Schools, Superintendent Natasha Adams informed families and staff about the incident, which was first reported to the school district on Jan. 7.

According to PowerSchool, the breach impacted some customer data, including contact information and other personal details. The company has indicated it has no evidence suggesting malware or continued unauthorized activity in its environment.

“The incident is now believed to be contained, and there is no evidence of ongoing unauthorized activity,” Adams stated. She emphasized that social security numbers are not stored within PowerSchool’s system by the district.

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