education

Ransomware Hit 77 Schools And Colleges Last Quarter. Children’s Identities Are At Stake.

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School ransomware attacks rose 54% in the third quarter, Comparitech reports. When gangs take student records, a child’s stolen identity can go unnoticed for years. Parents can freeze a child’s credit for free. A child’s stolen identity can sit unused for years. Children rarely have credit reports, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says. A family … Read more

Cybersecurity Challenges Intensify for Educational Institutions Amid Cyberattack Surge – Report

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Educational institutions worldwide are confronting a significant escalation in cyberattacks, with 77% of schools and universities reporting incidents within the past 12 months, according to a comprehensive new report from cybersecurity firm Netwrix. This figure represents a notable increase from 69% in 2023, highlighting the growing vulnerability of the education sector in the face of … Read more

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