It’s no secret that K–12 schools are highly vulnerable to cyberattacks. Beyond confidential payment information, education records contain a wealth of other information that could pay dividends for hackers on the dark web and lead to secondary crimes. From healthcare records to personally identifiable information, K–12 districts are in many ways a one-stop shop for cybercriminals.
The coronavirus pandemic has made the situation worse. Working remotely to stay safe has not only exposed cybersecurity gaps, but also provided a new opportunity for cyberattackers and their malware to attack…