Educational institutions face rising ransomware threats, with attacks surging at critical times like the start of the academic year. Schools are vulnerable due to increased remote learning, unpatched systems, and limited cybersecurity resources. The FBI warns that education is a top target. Barracuda recommends a proactive defense-in-depth approach: (1) Secure email and train staff to recognize threats, (2) Protect web applications with firewalls, and (3) Maintain encrypted, offsite backups with limited access and regular testing. Effective protection requires leadership support, ongoing training, and layered security to minimize risk and ensure fast recovery.

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