A 21-year-old hacker was arrested in Spain for illegally accessing a government website to alter high school and university entrance exam grades for himself and classmates. The suspect, with a history of hacking, compromised accounts of at least 13 university professors and had a notebook detailing manipulated grades, leading to increased security measures on the educational platform used in the region.

PowerSchool has reported that the hacker behind a December cyberattack is now extorting individual school districts, threatening to release stolen student and teacher data unless a ransom is paid. Despite previously paying a ransom to prevent such an incident, PowerSchool acknowledges that the threat actor has not kept their promise to delete the data, leading to renewed extortion attempts against affected schools.

Organizations often struggle with vulnerabilities despite using scanning tools, as these can lead to false positives and alert fatigue. This playbook emphasizes the importance of developer-focused training aligned with security standards to enhance secure coding practices and foster a security-oriented culture within development teams. It provides strategies for various sectors, including FinTech and critical infrastructure, to effectively address security challenges.

The article discusses methods for simplifying cybersecurity education and awareness, focusing on strategies to make cyber safety more accessible to individuals of all ages. It emphasizes the importance of engaging learning experiences and practical advice to enhance understanding and implementation of cybersecurity practices in daily life.

The article discusses Paul Hudson's initiative to teach kids aged 13 and up how to hack in a safe and engaging way through a game called Hacktivate. This game features 240 "capture the flag" challenges that cover various hacking techniques and computer science skills, aiming to inspire curiosity and provide structured learning in cybersecurity. Hudson emphasizes the importance of making hacking education exciting and accessible while addressing common issues found in existing learning materials.