A Bering Air Caravan carrying nine passengers and a pilot went missing in Alaska’s Norton Sound, sparking a search effort involving the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities. The aircraft disappeared less than an hour after departing from Unalakleet, with ground crews and air search teams combing the area for any sign of the missing plane. Nome Volunteer Fire Department, National Guard, and troopers are assisting in the search, with weather conditions posing challenges to the rescue efforts.
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School boards hit with ransom demands linked to PowerSchool cyberattack
Canada's largest school board, along with several others across North America, has received ransom demands linked to a significant cybersecurity breach involving PowerSchool that occurred during the winter break. This incident follows the company's decision to pay hackers to delete the stolen data. The breach highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in educational institutions' cybersecurity and raises concerns about the effectiveness of ransom payments in preventing further attacks. Full Article
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