Ransomware attacks on schools are casting a dark shadow over the nation's education system, putting millions of students' sensitive data at risk. In recent months, a growing number of schools across the US have fallen victim to these malicious cyberattacks, with hackers demanding hefty ransoms in exchange for restoring access to crucial student information. As schools struggle to keep up with the rising tide of ransomware threats, concerns are mounting about the potential consequences of a data breach, including identity theft and compromised academic records. With the summer break just around the corner, parents and educators are left wondering: how secure is their child's data, and what's being done to prevent these devastating attacks?
Ransomware attacks on schools threaten student data nationwide CBS News
