Gerald Beuchelt, CISO at LogMeIn, says the impact of ransomware attacks on schools is even more serious today because they’re more reliant on digital tools and IT. “Any kind of disruption to their systems or the systems students use to access information or participate in conference calls wo...
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk. Aug 26, 2024 Iran's efforts to hack U.S. election U.S intelligence officials say Iran is behind an attack targeting former President Donald Trump's campaign for president. Off...
Following a slew of cyber extortion attacks on schools, the FBI and the Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General have issued a warning. Schools need to be alert to the threat of cyber extortion and must take steps to mitigate risk by addressing vulnerabilities, developing appro...
Nearly 90% of Schools Under Cyber Attack Education is a leading target for cyber attacks worldwide. With the pressure to safeguard Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and student data, schools must maintain security without disrupting learning. ...
Issues surrounding students' data and schools' use of educational technology (EdTech) are in the spotlight as school boards in six provinces respond to a "significant cyberattack" on an administration software platform.
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Edtech:Ofqual warns schools over coursework cyberattack risk National security audit:Three-quarters of schools hit by cyberattacks The Big Debate:How can schools and trusts stay safe from cybersecurity threats? “We have worked closely with the National Cyber Security Centre on this service to ensu...
The Des Moines school district’s interim superintendent, Matt Smith, said officials received an alert Monday about a possible “cybersecurity event” that led them to cancel classes Tuesday and then to keep schools closed Wednesday. On Tuesday night, the district announced that school would reopen...
Oregon State University (OSU), an R1 research-focused university, places a high priority on safeguarding its research to maintain its reputation. In 2021, it experienced an extensive cybersecurity incident unlike anything before. The cyberattack revealed gaps in OSU’s security operations....
An apparent cyberattack on Iowa's largest school district has led officials to cancel classes for 30,000 students for a second day as technicians scramble to protect data and restore the computer system, the district's leader ...