
Trump Budget Cuts May Increase Cyberattacks Against Schools
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Schools could lose crucial cybersecurity support from the U.S. federal government due to drastic measures taken by the Trump administration to reduce its size. The U.S. Department of Education has suspended a major cybersecurity support initiative at the request of the Department of Homeland Security. This suspension could make schools more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Journalists Arianna Prothero and Lauraine Langreo have confirmed this information.