Ransomware attacks on education declined in 2024, the report shows

Written By Slade C

Ransomware attacks on the U.S. education sector decreased in 2024, with 116 confirmed cases affecting 1.8 million records and demanding an average ransom of $847,000. The most active ransomware groups were RansomHub, LockBit, Medusa, and Play, responsible for numerous attacks across various sectors. To combat these threats, the U.S. Department of Education and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) are enhancing cybersecurity measures in schools and advising organizations to strengthen recovery plans and authentication methods.

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