During an early morning staff meeting at a middle school in New Mexico’s largest city, teachers got their first inkling of a widespread technology problem. There were shout-outs for a new custodian’s hard work on the video, as well as the usual announcements from administrators and the union rep. However, there were hints of a… Continue reading Cyberattacks Increasingly Hobble Pandemic-Weary U.S. Schools
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Schools Brace for More Cyberattacks After Record in 2020
Cyber criminals are targeting U.S. schools at an increasing rate after remote learning during the pandemic left them more vulnerable to hacks, and the risk shows no sign of abating as students and teachers head back to the classroom this month. The number of publicly disclosed computer attacks on schools has exploded since 2016 to… Continue reading Schools Brace for More Cyberattacks After Record in 2020