THE article discusses the significant increase in cyberattacks targeting the education technology (EdTech) sector. Major groups like ShinyHunters and FulcrumSec have been identified as the perpetrators behind attacks that have compromised sensitive data and disrupted services for educational institutions.
Recent incidents include the theft of personal information from over 137,000 school staff accounts through a Salesforce breach, as well as a ransomware attack on the Global Schools Foundation that caused widespread disruption. These events highlight the vulnerability of EdTech organizations and the evolving tactics used by cybercriminals.