Security News > 2023 > August > Back to school security against ransomware attacks on K-12 and colleges
A recent Truman State University ransomware attack caused several days of shutdowns and the engagement of external security teams.
In Pennsylvania, the Penncrest school district found itself the target of a ransomware attack leading to multiple days of no internet access and disruption of school routines, impacting local families.
Few solutions offer such a simple way to bolster password security and prevent attackers from gaining a foothold and instigating a ransomware attack.
A recent PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF vulnerability led to increased ransomware attacks from the Bl00dy Ransomware Gang.
If the worst has happened, and a ransomware attack has taken down a school's network, up-to-date and offline-stored backups are crucial to getting the students back in the classroom.
Although there are no foolproof ways to prevent every ransomware attack, a comprehensive security plan incorporating the above steps will stop most attacks and go a long way towards prevention.
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