Education Sector Faces Record Cyberattacks Ahead of Back-to-School
As students, teachers and families return to classrooms, campuses and online learning platforms at the end of summer, cybercriminals are preparing for the new school year as well. According to Check Point Research, the education sector remains the world’s most targeted industry, facing significantly more cyberattacks than any other sector.
Between January and July 2026, educational organisations such as colleges and universities, research institutes, and K-12 school systems alike, faced an average of 4,696 weekly cyberattacks per organisation, representing an 8% increase compared to the same period in 2025 and more than double the global cross-industry average of 2,150 attacks. Education also ranked highest among all 23 tracked industries, experiencing attack volumes approximately 70% higher than the government sector, the second-most targeted industry.
The pressure intensified as the school year approached. In July 2026 alone, educational organisations recorded an average of 4,848 weekly attacks, a 14% increase year-over-year.
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