With an increasing reliance on digital tools in schools, safeguarding student data, such as Social Security numbers and health records, is crucial. Unsecured data makes students vulnerable to identity theft. Schools can mitigate cybersecurity risks through regular staff training, routine data backups, secure authentication and device protocols, and robust vendor and vulnerability management. Examples of best practices include using multi-factor authentication, encryption, and separate networks for physical security devices.

FIN7 Deploys Anubis Backdoor to Hijack Windows Systems via Compromised SharePoint Sites
The Russian cybercrime group FIN7 is linked to a Python-based backdoor named Anubis, providing them remote access to compromised Windows systems, says Swiss cybersecurity firm