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VTC Tech CEO, David Mahoney, Featured on Channel 12 News Discussing PowerSchool Cybersecurity Breach
Winston Salem, NC – January 28, 2025 – VTC Tech, a leading provider of managed IT and cybersecurity services, was recently featured in a Channel 12 News report covering the PowerSchool cybersecurity breach that impacted school systems across North Carolina and the southern United States. David Mahoney, CEO of VTC Tech, provided expert analysis on the incident and offered critical advice on how individuals can protect their personal data.
The breach, which began on December 19, 2024, and was detected on December 28, 2024, exposed sensitive data of students, teachers, and school administrators after a contract employee’s credentials were compromised. Mahoney emphasized the serious risks associated with such breaches, particularly in relation to identity theft.
“Once you get into identity theft, which I think is the biggest deal here for both teachers and students, it becomes an issue where you really have to watch out and be careful,” said Mahoney during the news broadcast.
Mahoney also urged parents, educators, and school administrators to take proactive measures to safeguard their information, recommending the use of identity protection services and dark web monitoring to detect potential misuse of stolen data.
“Engage some sort of identity protection services to ensure that personal information isn’t being used,” Mahoney advised. “It should also include dark web monitoring to check if that data is being traded in underground forums.”
The PowerSchool breach is the latest in a growing trend of cyber incidents targeting educational institutions. Schools hold vast amounts of sensitive student and staff data, making them a prime target for cybercriminals. VTC Tech has been at the forefront of cybersecurity solutions for schools, businesses, and government agencies, offering advanced security services to protect against data breaches, ransomware attacks, and other cyber threats.
As law enforcement and cybersecurity professionals continue to investigate the breach, VTC Tech remains committed to helping organizations strengthen their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat monitoring, risk assessments, and proactive defense strategies.
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