October 10, 2024: Rising Cyber Threats Target Education Sector - A Microsoft Threat Intelligence report reveals that educational institutions face an average of 2,507 cyberattacks weekly, making education the third most-targeted industry. Threats include phishing, IoT vulnerabilities, and nation-state attacks, with malicious QR code messages emerging as a new vector. Higher education institutions, particularly those involved in AI research, are prime targets for intellectual property theft. Microsofts recommendations for mitigating these risks include improved security hygiene, multifactor authentication, and enhanced endpoint security, emphasizing the need for increased cybersecurity awareness in this high-risk, collaborative environment.
