77% of Educational Institutions Spotted a Cyberattack Within the Last 12 Months

Netwrix press release reporting a global survey of 1,309 IT and security professionals that found 77% of education-sector organizations detected a cyberattack in the past 12 months; the most common vectors were phishing, user account compromise, and ransomware/malware. The release notes operational impacts including unplanned remediation expenses, compliance fines, leadership changes, and lawsuits, and emphasizes prioritizing remediation (patching, reviews) and the potential need for additional tools, services or headcount.