'US Schools Face Increasing Cyberattacks Amidst Push Toward Digitization' by TheTechBusines1 cyberattack usa
Public school systems often have limited budgets for cybersecurity safeguards and have become targets of more attacks.have become a growing threat to schools across the United States – leading to school shutdowns and to demands for more funding to address the problem.
Precise data is hard to come by since most schools are not required to publicly report cyberattacks. But experts have said public school systems — which often have limited budgets for cybersecurity expertise — have become an inviting target for ransomware gangs. The new data comes amid increasing challenges to keeping schools in the US open, amid a recent surge in COVID-19 cases due to the spread of the Omicron variant. President Joe Biden has pledged to keep schools open, citing the importance of in-person learning for children’s education, and has increased school funding for tests, masks and hygiene protocols.
In New York City, after an attack this month on third-party software vendor Illuminate Education, teachers across the city could not access grades. Local
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
New Orleans Schools first major U.S. district to require Covid vaccinesNew Orleans’ vaccine mandate for public school students age 5 and older has led to a 75% increase in child vaccinations official say. NOLA Public Schools Superintendent Henderson Lewis says, “Like any other vaccine, families have the opportunity to opt-out. But our students right now, our families, are working towards being vaccinated.”
Les mer »
US asks UN to meet on North Korea missile that can reach USThe United States is calling for the U.N. Security Council to meet Thursday on North Korea’s most recent test of an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of reaching Guam.
Les mer »
Families Face 'Daunting' High School Admissions Process Once AgainIt’s application season for NYC’s public high schools, and while the education department has promised a more streamlined process, parents say they are as confused and anxious as ever. “I would say everything about this is daunting and overwhelming.'
Les mer »
Hitchhiking in Earth's orbit, asteroid may be with us for 4,000 yearsAn asteroid that was discovered riding along in Earth's orbit is about three-quarters of a mile (1.2 km) wide and might remain as a hitchhiker with our planet for at least 4,000 more years while posing no danger, scientists said on Tuesday.
Les mer »
PETA wants federal transportation agency to investigate movement of monkeys in U.S.The animal rights organization raises possibility of violations of federal hazardous materials regulations not limited to the Danville area accident.
Les mer »
US T-bond yields fade bounce off weekly low, stock futures track Wall Street gainsUS T-bond yields fade bounce off weekly low, stock futures track Wall Street gains By anilpanchal7 RiskAppetite YieldCurve Equities Fed Macroeconomics
Les mer »