Primary school systems and higher education institutions are facing increased cybersecurity risks, with cyberattacks targeting sensitive data and intellectual property. Trustwave SpiderLabs has released a new report shedding light on the tactics used by threat groups in these sectors.
According to Kory Daniels, chief information and security officer at Trustwave, the education sector is navigating a diverse attack surface with limited room for error. Threat actors target student, staff, alumni, and professor data, putting the privacy of individuals at risk.
The report highlights key findings, including LockBit accounting for 30% of ransomware incidents in education and the common exploit attempt using Apache Log4j. Additionally, over 1.8 million devices related to education are publicly exposed.
To access the full report, titled “2024 Education Threat Landscape: Trustwave Threat Intelligence Briefing and Mitigation Strategies,” click here.
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