GoKawiilCalifornia students' data breached via ETS login credential, millions affected
California's Department of Education disclosed that a stolen login credential was used to access and copy personal data—names, birth dates, and addresses—of millions of current and former public-school students who took state standardized tests. The breach, tied to testing vendor Educational Testing Service, affected files dating back to 2006 and involved unauthorized access occurring over several months in 2026. Officials are offering affected individuals free identity-protection and restoration services, and recommend credit freezes for minors.