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Mathspace Data Breach Exposed Student Data | Perth News
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Over one million Aussie and Kiwi students, parents, and teachers had their personal data exposed in a major Mathspace breach — hackers accessed names, usernames, and email addresses between August 10–27, potentially linking users to schools. While academic records and passwords weren’t stolen, the risk of impersonation looms large. Mathspace has shut down the vulnerable system, patched security flaws, and is contacting affected users — urging them to change passwords and verify suspicious messages through official channels. Experts warn this highlights a critical need for proactive cybersecurity in education tech, where even partial data can be weaponized.
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