Ransomware attacks against education sector rise 16% in one year becoming the new favorite target — and reckless GenAI use could be to blame | Daily Reports Online
Check Point Research reports education faced 4,816 weekly ransomware attacks in June 2026, up 16% YoY, keeping it the most targeted sector Risks stem from open networks, thin budgets, and reckless GenAI use, with 1 in 26 enterprise prompts leaking sensitive data and 85% of orgs affected Latin America saw the sharpest rise (27%), while…










