Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and schools have been particularly vulnerable to this type of threat as they navigate the unique challenges of the COVID era.Continue reading
Education
CISA to come to cybersecurity aid of schools
President Biden has signed legislation that requires the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to create cybersecurity recommendations for schools. Continue reading
How school websites can become business enablers
By embracing all of the capabilities of a website, schools can cut costs, grow enrollment, and build stronger relationships with the community.Continue reading
PYSA ransomware ramps up attacks on schools
PYSA ransomware has been upgraded with a new version of the ChaChi RAT, and schools in the US and UK are paying the price.Continue reading
Web security and content filtering: What’s the difference?
Comprehensive web security protects you from advanced threats like drive-by downloads that install ransomware or remote access trojans that hijack your network. Content filtering is not enough to protect students and employees from web-borne threats.Continue reading
How schools in UK & Europe can respond to rising cyber-threat levels
Thanks to the worldwide pandemic and tightening budgets, schools in the UK and around the world are exposed to cyberattacks more than ever before. Continue reading
Here’s why K-12 school districts are under attack
Attacks against K-12 school districts have increased in frequency and severity over the past few years. Criminals are putting more effort into breaking into school networks to drop malware and steal student records.Continue reading
How cloud backup can help schools protect their data from ransomware threat
Ransomware attacks on educational institutions pose a serious threat to school data. Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup can help protect your data from attacks and accidental data loss.Continue reading