Attacks on Educational Institutions
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Security6 min readFebruary 28, 2026

Attacks on Educational Institutions

Ransomware attacks on K-12 schools and universities have tripled in three years. Student records, financial aid data, and research IP are all at risk. Here's what's happening and what institutions can do.

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