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Schools at risk amid rise in ransomware attacks

  • Post author:Wade
  • Post published:October 8, 2021
  • Post category:Virginia News

Check Point Security found that cyberattacks increased 40% worldwide from 2020 to 2021. Last month alone saw more weekly cyberattacks than any other month since January 2020.

Read more at https://www.wtvr.com/news/national/k-12-cybersecurity-act-aims-to-keep-schools-safe-amid-rise-in-ransomware-attacks

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