The global COVID-19 pandemic forced school systems to hastily create a new structure for the hundreds of thousands of students and teachers – creating the perfect opportunity for cybercriminals. Download our tipsheet and discover the cyber threats targeting education and the sensitive information they are responsible for, with tips to…
The previous COVID-impacted school year was the catalyst for student experiences moving online: classrooms, curriculums, social interaction, and more. Parents also dealt with an onslaught of online experiences, including interactions with educators, via web conferencing only. Now that the U.S. is back to school, cybercriminals are ready to…
Cybercriminals Make Schools Top Target for Ransomware Attacks
In 2020, “remote learning” became a household term, and a new digital education landscape was born. Students, educators, families, and educational institutions moved every aspect of the school and student experience online. And the ensuing chaos of change created openings for cybercriminals. While education has been fending off cyberattacks…
