Identity-based cyberattacks accounted for 85% of ransomware attacks experienced by education organizations over the past year, according to a new Sophos survey. The findings show ransomware attackers turning more often to identity abuse for initial access. The State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report draws on responses from 226 IT and cybersecurity leaders at lower..
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