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Back-to-School Cyber Risks Surge as Education Remains the World's Most Attacked Sector 0 Educational institutions continue to be the most targeted sector globally, experiencing an average of 4,696 weekly cyberattacks per organization between January and July 2026, representing an 8% increase year-over-year and more than double the cross-industry average. The back-to-school period sees intensified malicious activity, with July 2026 recording 4,848 weekly attacks. Threat actors are registering thousands of education-themed domains, with one in every 226 newly registered domains being malicious. APAC leads with 7,452 weekly attacks, while Europe and Latin America show the fastest growth at 18% and 42% respectively. Attackers deploy phishing campaigns impersonating retailers, schools, and Microsoft 365 to steal credentials and financial information from students, educators, and families during peak enrollment periods. Join the discussion | AlienVault OTX General | 08/20/2026, 11:45:48 UTC Added: 08/20/2026, 23:07:12 UTC |
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