Back-to-School Cyber Risks Surge as Education Remains the World's Most Attacked Sector

Reported 20 Aug 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

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-