K12 schools across the United States are facing a surge in cyberattacks, driven by rising digitalization, vast troves of personal data and underdeveloped cybersecurity defenses.
Between July 2023 and December 2024, 82% of US schools experienced at least one cyber incident, according to a March report from the Center for Internet Security.
Attackers are drawn to schools access to sensitive records and often find outdated systems and under-resourced IT teams unable to prevent or respond effectively. In a major case earlier this year, a 19-year-old admitted to hacking PowerSchool, a widely used student information system, and extorting $2.85 million.
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