Cyber Attacks Surge Against Education Sector Ahead of Back-to-School Season
Check Point, Thursday, August 28th, 2025
As millions of students return to classrooms and campuses, schools are facing another challenge: a sharp rise in cyber attacks.
According to Check Point Research, from January through July 2025, the education sector continued its streak as the most targeted industry worldwide, averaging 4,356 attacks per organization each week - a 41% year-over-year increase.