They typically use simple passwords across multiple services, making them susceptible to credential harvesting and password-spraying attacks.ĭevices loaned out for remote learning also connect to other networks with regularity, giving the hacker access to those systems. Schools have become enticing targets for attackers because they store personal information on students and teachers, and security updates often aren’t installed on remote devices that have been loaned out for remote learning.įurthermore, students and teachers are frequent victims of phishing scams. Why Are Schools Attractive Targets For Hackers? Recent data suggests that the education sector has been the most affected by the current rise of ransomware attacks across all business sectors. Threats range from nuisance adware to severe malware like trojans and backdoors, but the most common, by far, is ransomware. The global education sector has seen a 20% increase in cyber-attacks as criminals exploit newly implemented virtual learning environments. Your schools have a bullseye on them, and bad guys are taking their shots.
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