The United States’ K-12 education system plays a crucial role in the country’s future prosperity and strength. With the advent of advanced networking technologies, school districts have been able to improve the learning experience and become more efficient. However, these technological advancements also introduce new risks, particularly in the form of cyberattacks. Cyberattacks have strained […]
The House on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation intended to help strengthen K-12 institutions against cyber threats, which have ticked up as classes have moved online during the COVID-19 pandemic. The K-12 Cybersecurity Act would require the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to create cybersecurity recommendations and tools for schools to use to defend themselves […]
On March 16, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a “Flash” alert on PYSA ransomware after an uptick on attacks this month against institutions in the education sector, particularly higher ed, K-12, and seminaries. According to the alert [PDF], the United Kingdom and 12 states in the US have already affected by this ransomware […]
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