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K-12 schools improve protection against online attacks, but many are vulnerable to ransomware gangs

Por: WPLG Local 10 Politics November 19, 2023

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WASHINGTON – Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks, but lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can and disrupt operations.Since a in August on ransomware threats, dozens of school districts have signed up for free cybersecurity services, and federal officials have hosted exercises with schools to help them learn how to better secure their... + full article



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