Hundreds of Ransomware Attacks Target U.S. Schools Since 2016, Threatening Student Data; 77% of Institutions Attacked

A report by K12 SIX, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing cybersecurity in schools, reveals that there have been hundreds of ransomware attacks on school districts across the United States since 2016. The analysis, conducted by CBS News, indicates that these attacks are increasingly paralyzing educational institutions, disrupting operations, and compromising student data. A recent survey highlighted that 77% of educational institutions have detected a cyberattack within the past year, underscoring the growing threat of ransomware in the sector. The rise in such incidents poses significant risks to the security of student information nationwide.