Educational institutions are increasingly attacked. Ransomware encrypts student records, research data, and learning management systems. Budget constraints often leave IT under-resourced. Downtime disrupts education for thousands. Payment demands can divert funding from core operations. It highlights the vulnerability of non-profit and public institutions.
It matters because students’ data and education are jeopardized. Schools need specialized cybersecurity strategies.
It also raises awareness of public-sector cybersecurity needs.
Ransomware attacks on schools are growing globally.
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