Top Data Breaches of the Week: January 10th, 2025

Stay informed on the latest data breaches to protect yourself and your information. If you’ve been impacted by the following data breaches, please contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

Here's what you need to know:

PowerSchool Data Breach

What happened?
PowerSchool, a widely used K-12 education technology platform, experienced a data breach where an unauthorized third party accessed its systems, compromising sensitive student and staff information.

When?
The unauthorized access occurred on December 28, 2024.

Who is affected?
Students, parents, and staff from several school districts, including those in Connecticut such as Wallingford, Cromwell, Montville, Newington, Region 1 (Canaan), and Region 16 (Prospect), are affected. The total number of impacted individuals is still being investigated.

What type of data was exposed?
The compromised information may include names, addresses, dates of birth, contact details, student identification numbers, and academic records. In some instances, Social Security numbers and medical information were also exposed.

What should I do?

• Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts.
• Consider freezing your credit and using identity theft protection services.

Highgate Hotels Data Breach

What happened?
Highgate Hotels, a prominent real estate investment and hospitality management company, experienced a data breach where an unauthorized third party accessed its systems, compromising sensitive personal information.

When?
The unauthorized access occurred over several months, beginning in March 2023 and continuing until discovered in July 2023.

Who is affected?
The breach potentially affects thousands of individuals, including hotel guests and employees whose personal information was stored in Highgate's systems.

What type of data was exposed?
The compromised information includes names, contact details, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, and financial account information.

What should I do?

• Monitor your accounts for unauthorized activity.
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on your accounts.
• Be cautious of phishing attempts.
• Consider freezing your credit and using identity theft protection services.

For more information, please refer to Highgate Hotels' official statement and updates provided by the relevant authorities.

If you’ve been impacted by one of these breaches and believe you may be entitled to compensation, contact Morgan & Morgan today for a free, no-obligation consultation.