Back-to-School Cyber Risks Surge as Education Remains the World’s Most Attacked Sector

From record attack volumes to phishing campaigns targeting students and educators, threat actors are exploiting one of the busiest periods of the academic year. As students, teachers and families return to classrooms, campuses and online learning platforms at the end of summer, cyber-criminals are preparing for the new school year as well. According to Check Point Research, the education sector remains the world’s most targeted industry, facing significantly more cyberattacks than any other sector.