Cybersecurity in Schools 2025 highlights rising threats as education becomes a prime cyber target. Ransomware attacks on schools rose 23% in early 2025, with 82% of U.S. K–12 institutions hit by at least one incident since 2023. Average ransom demands now exceed $556,000, while AI-driven phishing and deepfake scams are harder to detect. Top risks include weak credentials, shared accounts, unsecured Wi-Fi, phishing, and AI misinformation. The guide urges strong password policies, MFA, PAM, training, and collaboration among schools, parents, and students. Building resilience requires both technical safeguards and a shared culture of cyber awareness.

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