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Coverage dated October 15, 2026 to October 16, 2026

Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach

Headline from Los Angeles Times

Hackers stole data from millions of California students who took state tests. The security breach affects current and former students who attended public schools over the last three years.

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  1. Just the News

    Hack exposes personal information on millions of California public school students (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    The personal information that was exposed varied by student but included the names, addresses, demographic information and disability status of 7 million students enrolled in California public schools over the past three school years.

  2. New York Post

    Hackers steal sensitive personal info from millions of California students in massive breach (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Hackers stole personal information from 7 million California public school students as part of a massive breach, authorities announced Friday.

  3. Los Angeles Times

    Hackers steal personal data of millions of California students in massive breach (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Hackers stole data from millions of California students who took state tests. The security breach affects current and former students who attended public schools over the last three years.