Cyberattack disrupts networks at Columbia University
A cybersecurity incident disrupted operations and student services, Columbia University officials have announced.
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Cyber roles in education are stabilizing, Educause survey shows
Cybersecurity and privacy roles in higher education are seeing less turnover than they did two years ago, according to new research.
NYU website hijacked in protest of ‘affirmative action’ in admissions
New York University’s website was hacked over the weekend, exposing the personal information of more than 3 million people.
Five ways to protect university data from cybersecurity threats
Higher education institutions are making strides in adopting new technologies, like cloud ERP, but with those advancements come new risks.
University of Tulsa unveils new cyber range to protect state, educate students
The University of Tulsa has unveiled a new cyber range that school leaders said will help prepare the next generation of cybersecurity professionals.
Cyberattack at Texas Tech University health centers exposed patient data
A ransomware attack has potentially compromised the personal information of 1.4 million patients, according to a recent announcement.
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Law professor sues Georgetown University after sensitive data leak
A University of Virginia law professor filed a lawsuit against Georgetown University after a data leak exposed personal information.
Rising cybersecurity threats target U.S. higher education institutions
By understanding who, where and how attackers are targeting universities and colleges, and taking a human-centric approach, officials can better safeguard their sensitive data.
Malicious QR code cyberattacks target education sector, Microsoft report shows
Microsoft says its products blocked more than 15,000 emails each day that targeted the education sector with phony QR codes.
For ransomware, universities are paying more
With rising chances of having their data encrypted or backups compromised, higher education institutions are paying more than initial demands to recover their systems.