Schools Struggle with Cyberattacks: Coursework Lost & Chaos Reigns
Cyberattacks on schools are wreaking havoc, with recovery times worsening despite increased cybersecurity training for teachers. Students’ coursework disappears into the digital ether, while Ofqual urges stronger defenses. Half the attacks come from students themselves, proving that school isn’t just hard—it’s hardwired for chaos.
Hot Take:
Looks like even cybercriminals are getting an education these days, but unlike students, they aren’t struggling with homework; they’re busy creating it for the rest of us! It’s a digital world where schools are getting hacked more often than a middle schooler’s hair in the ’90s, and the only lessons being learned are the hard way. Welcome to the new era where ‘Ctrl+S’ is as important as ABCs.
Key Points:
- Cyberattacks on schools and colleges are leading to longer recovery times.
- Teachers are receiving more cybersecurity training, increasing from 61% to 72%.
- Only 55% of schools hit by cyber incidents recover immediately, down from 63%.
- Hackers are responsible for severe and sometimes permanent losses of student work.
- Over half of the cyberattacks on schools come from students themselves.
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