Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting K-12 schools, as ransomware attacks surged by 393% from 2016 to 2022. Recently, 85 more ransomware incidents affected public school districts. Small IT teams struggle to secure vast numbers of users, especially students who are vulnerable to phishing and weak passwords. Many schools lack the resources for effective cybersecurity, often relying on a disjointed array of security tools. Although the threat is serious, schools can implement cohesive strategies to improve security and manage risks without straining their budgets.
Ransomware attacks against K-12 schools have exploded in recent years, rising 393% between 2016 and 2022, forcing school administrators to confront a growing cybersecurity crisis.
Cybercriminals often exploit weak links, with student accounts serving as significant security gaps due to the lack of strong authentication and security measures.
Schools lack the cybersecurity resources that larger enterprises have, resulting in small IT teams struggling to secure thousands of users against rising threats.
With the right cybersecurity strategy, schools can close security gaps and build resilience against ransomware threats without straining limited budgets.
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