Cybercrime is rising sharply in higher education, with attacks increasing 75% from 2020 to 2021 and ransomware responsible for 30% of breaches in 2022. Universities hold valuable data and rely on large vendor ecosystems, increasing exposure. Analyzing cybersecurity ratings from 1,500 universities and 5,000 vendors shows that breached institutions tend to have weaker security postures and riskier third‑party relationships. This highlights the need for stronger controls, better vendor oversight, and improved cybersecurity strategies to protect academic environments from escalating threats.

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