Ransomware Attacks on Schools Stabilized in 2025, But Data Exposure Increased

In 2025, ransomware attacks against schools and universities in the United States and globally stabilized, with 251 incidents recorded by Comparitech. However, the volume of exposed data significantly increased due to vulnerabilities in third-party software and several major leaks in higher education. No specific vulnerability (CVE) or malicious tool is mentioned. The main impact is the increased exposure of sensitive data, without details on the nature or exact volume of the data. Source: https://databreaches.net/2026/02/14/cyber-attacks-on-schools-plateaued-in-2025-but-more-records-exposed/?pk_campaign=feed&pk_kwd=cyber-attacks-on-schools-plateaued-in-2025-but-more-records-exposed