Security News > 2020 > September > Cyberattacks against schools are on the rise

School is being conducted, cybercriminals are naturally taking notice of the season, which is why there's been an increase in attacks against academic facilities as of late.

A Tuesday blog post published by cyber threat intelligence provider Check Point Research looks at the rise in such attacks across the US, Europe, and Asia, and offers advice on how schools can better protect themselves.

Asia has also seen an increase in attacks against schools.

"Hackers are eyeing students returning to virtual classes as easy targets. These attacks can include malicious phishing emails, 'Zoombombs,' and even ransomware. I strongly urge students, parents, and institutions to be extra careful these next few months, as I believe the attack numbers and methods will only get worse."

Schools must monitor all of their systems continuously and analyze them for unusual activity that could indicate an attack.

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