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typically costs $112,000 in ransom payments and an astounding $2.7 million
for the attack's overall cost. Additionally, the recovery period following a
ransomware attack can frequently last days, weeks, or even months.
Recent Ransomware Strikes in the Education
Sector
Attackers using modern ransomware target K–12 institutions as well as
educational initiatives, in addition to colleges and universities.
Schools in Michigan's Jackson County and Hillsdale County were shut down for
several days in November 2022 as a result of a ransomware assault. The Little
Rock, Arkansas school district allegedly chose to pay the $250,000 ransom
demanded by hackers in December 2022 to put an end to the district's attack.
According to a Comparitech map of ransomware attacks on American higher
education institutions from 2018 to mid-May 2022, "954 separate schools and
colleges were possibly affected," with the total estimated cost of the attacks
being around $3.56 billion.
Even Lincoln College's closure in 2021—the institution had been open since
1865—was brought on by a ransomware assault. Other organizations that
were subjected to major ransomware attacks in 2022 include Midland
University, Ohlone Community College, and North Carolina AT&T State
University.
Reasons for the Increase in Ransomware
Attacks on the Education Industry
Due to COVID-19, remote and hybrid learning became more prevalent, which
increased total cyber threats. While ransomware incidents impact all types of
businesses and organizations, school districts and higher education institutions
are increasingly being targeted. This is especially concerning because it has an
impact on students and young adults who are just starting their jobs.
Additionally, the highly vulnerable group of teachers, students, and children
whose private data is at risk.