Report: Cyberattacks on Education Increased by 29% Worldwide

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Cybersecurity firm Check Point discovered disturbing statistics concerning the significant growth in the weekly number of cyber attacks directed against firms and organizations in the world of education, according to Times of Israel. 

Schools, colleges, and research institutions are among the organizations that have been targeted. In July 2021, there was an average of 1,739 attacks per organization per week, a 29% increase from the same month last year. The top 3 countries affected by the issue include: India – average of 5,196 assaults and 29% increase from 2020 Italy – average of 5,016 assaults and 70% increase from 2020 Israel – average o…

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