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2024: The Year Cybercriminals Had a Field Day (And UK Businesses Paid for It)

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2024: The Year Cybercriminals Had a Field Day (And UK Businesses Paid for It)

UK businesses faced an unprecedented surge in cyber threats in 2024, with ransomware, phishing, and state-sponsored attacks hitting record highs. The ESFA/DfE Cyber Essentials mandate now makes security non-negotiable for further education institutions. If you’re still ignoring MFA, security training, and basic cyber hygiene, you’re a prime target. Read on to find out how to protect your business before it’s too late.

Mandatory Cyber Essentials for Education Institutions: A 2024 Guide

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Learn about the importance of Cyber Essentials for further education institutions and how to implement these practices. Discover how to safeguard your institution online.

Introduction to Cyber Essentials for Further Education The digital age brings vast opportunities for further education institutions, but also significant risks. Cyber attacks have surged, targeting sensitive student data and critical IT infrastructure. Cyber Essentials provides a practical, cost-effective framework to protect educational institutions from these threats. With this framework, staff and students can work … Read more

UK Universities Targeted by Cyberattacks on a Weekly Basis

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New research from 2024 has revealed that UK universities are facing cyberattacks almost every week, with phishing and ransomware among the most common threats. Higher education institutions are more frequently targeted than other parts of the education sector, largely due to the sensitive data they hold and the complexity of their IT infrastructures. According to … Read more

London’s Frances King School Suffers Data Breach

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In January 2024, Frances King School of English, located in central London, suffered a serious data breach after cybercriminals gained access to its internal systems. Sensitive student data, including personal details and financial records, was stolen and leaked online, causing significant concern among parents and staff. The breach, which compromised the personal information of hundreds … Read more

Essex School Declares ‘Critical Incident’ After Ransomware Attack

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In June 2024, Billericay School in Essex declared a “critical incident” after a ransomware attack brought its systems to a standstill. The school, which serves over 1,500 students, found itself grappling with compromised IT infrastructure and the potential exposure of sensitive data. The attack, which encrypted large portions of the school’s network, forced administrators to … Read more

Sensitive Data Leaked in Durham Johnston School Cyberattack

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In early 2024, Durham Johnston Comprehensive School in the North East of England suffered a devastating cyberattack that resulted in the leak of confidential documents. The attack, which targeted the school’s internal systems, resulted in a significant breach of sensitive data, including staff information, student records, and other personal details. The breach caused alarm among … Read more

Hacktivist Group Disrupts Cambridge and Manchester Universities’ Internet Access

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In February 2024, the universities of Cambridge and Manchester were thrown into chaos following a cyberattack that disrupted internet services and critical online systems. The attack, attributed to the hacktivist group “Anonymous Sudan,” targeted the institutions due to the UK government’s political stance in the Gaza conflict. The attack, which began on February 19, impacted … Read more