Public Education

Detroit district promises ‘additional security measures’ after phishing email sent to students 

Beware of emails offering “free money” or prizes – or job opportunities at your local school, a Detroit district is warning the community after students received a recent phishing email. Read More

Public Education

Districts brace for growing costs as cyber criminals target schools

(The Center Square) – When hackers stole a rural school district’s computer system last year, students in the middle of midterm exams were left frustrated, but concerns went far beyond… Read More

Public Education

Schools more vulnerable to cybercrime, report finds

In an increasingly digital world, protection from cyberattacks is more important than ever – especially for schools. Nowadays both K-12 schools and universities are common targets for cyber criminals since… Read More

Government

White House deflects blame for Chinese hacking episodes made possible by feds

In a Friday call, the White House’s head of cybersecurity revealed that a ninth telecom company has been attacked by Chinese communist hackers. The coordinated attacks, dubbed Salt Typhoon, were… Read More

Public Education

Why cybercriminals are increasingly targeting public schools

When Minneapolis Public Schools were hacked last year, many parents didn’t understand how much was at risk. “It felt really, really overwhelming,”… Read More