Cybersecurity in Education 2025

Discover why the education sector has become the top target for cybercriminals and what schools can do to defend students, staff, and operations.

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Why education is now the top target for cybercriminals in the U.S., with 38.5% of ransomware, 36.5% of droppers, and 43.5% of anonymizers detected in this sector.
Tactics attackers use, like phishing and infostealers, and how they bypass traditional defenses.
Actionable strategies to build visibility across your network, detect threats early, and stop attacks before they disrupt learning.

Our Highlights

"The education sector faced more cyber attacks than any other industry in the first half of 2025."

"Nearly 58% of phishing emails come from legitimate, hacked accounts—making them harder for users to detect and avoid."

"Lumma Stealer became the top infostealer in 2025, targeting education institutions for credentials, 2FA data, and financial access."

“You can’t rely on perimeter defenses alone. Attackers now use anonymizers and stealthy malware to hide their actions and bypass detection.”

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