Privacy & Security
Education news, analysis, and opinion about efforts to protect sensitive information and keep students safe online
School Cyberattacks, Explained
Hackers are terrorizing schools with increasingly complex attacks, causing data breaches and more. Here鈥檚 what 糖心动漫vlog need to know.
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Cyberattacks on Schools
There have been at least 775 publicly disclosed cyber incidents in K-12 schools nationally since 2016. Under normal circumstances, this was a big problem. Now, the coronavirus could make it even bigger.
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K-12 Cybersecurity
Education Week delves into the nature of the threats facing K-12 systems and the steps they can take to protect themselves. This examination of K-12 cybersecurity is the second of three special reports focused on the needs of K-12 district technology leaders, including chief technology officers.
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Data
The rising tension between advocates for greater use of data to improve schools and people who are worried about protecting student privacy is one of the most contentious issues in education.
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Privacy & Security Deal Reached With Hackers to Delete Data Stolen From the Canvas Educational PlatformThe hack of the popular learning platform highlighted the vulnerabilities of education companies.
Privacy & Security A Cyberattack on Canvas Could Cause Lasting Aftershocks for SchoolsData from millions of students might have been compromised.
Privacy & Security A Potential Breach of an Anonymous Tip App Could Have Exposed Sensitive Student DataThe breach may have exposed personal information of students attending more than 30,000 schools.
Privacy & Security How School Leaders Can Combat Rising Cyber ThreatsContinuous training and student engagement can be key in protecting schools.
Privacy & Security From Our Research Center Is AI Ready to Protect Schools From Cyberattacks?Some experts and district tech leaders are unsure what role the tech should play in cybersecurity.
Privacy & Security These Students Tricked Teachers With Phishing Emails鈥攆or a Good CauseThe exercise helped students understand how to protect themselves against hackers.
Privacy & Security Why AI Is a Big Problem for School CybersecurityMany school districts are ill-prepared to defend themselves against AI-powered cyberattacks.
Privacy & Security Q&A 鈥楾hings That Scare Me and Keep Me Up at Night.' A Tech Leader on AI ThreatsAI is now being used to supercharge cyberattacks against schools.
Privacy & Security Q&A 'Not Meant for Children': Adults Favor Age Restrictions on Social Media, AIA new Common Sense Media report reveals that adults want more protection for their data and the privacy of children.
Privacy & Security Cyberattacks Are a Big Problem. Can Schools Manage Without Federal Help?The Trump administration has rolled back federal resources to prevent, and respond to, attacks.
Privacy & Security Video How to Respond to a CyberattackHere are practical tips for districts after they experience a hack.
Privacy & Security Video How Schools Can Prevent a CyberattackWhen a cyberattack happens, schools can lose instructional time, as well as thousands of dollars responding to it.
Privacy & Security AI Fuels Increase in Ransomware Attacks Against SchoolsExperts recommend specific steps schools should take to prevent future attacks.
Privacy & Security Q&A Why Teachers Need to Take Cybersecurity SeriouslyCyberattacks are becoming more common in schools.
