Nearly Three-Quarters of UK Education Orgs Have Sustained Cyberattacks

A survey cited by ESET and Infosecurity Magazine finds that 73% of UK educational institutions have suffered at least one cyberattack over the past five years, with 43% naming phishing as their top concern and many reporting multiple incidents; experts emphasize the sensitivity of school data and recommend a comprehensive approach—managed detection and response, appropriate cyber insurance, stakeholder education, and security awareness training—to reduce human risk and operational impact.