A new joint advisory – warning of cyber threats to K-12 schools – was released by the FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC. Please share widely.
FBI Warns Schools on Ransomware, RDP Vulnerabilities
According to news reports from Politico and ZDNet, the FBI has issued a warning about ransomware attacks targeting school districts.
FBI, This Week: Education Technologies Could Pose Risks to Students
The FBI has released a podcast for parents on the privacy and security risks of educational technology.
FBI: Online Payroll Accounts of Educators at Risk
The FBI reports that there is an active phishing scheme targeting educators and others designed to steal direct deposits of employee paychecks.
FBI: “Data Collection and Unsecured Systems Could Pose Risks to Students”
The FBI says that the rapid growth of EdTech coupled with the widespread collection of student data could have privacy and safety implications if compromised or exploited.
FBI, ED: “Cyber Criminal Group Threatens Schools and Students”
The FBI (Cyber Division) and the Department of Education’s Office of the Inspector General issued a warning about cyber-extortion schemes focused on public schools.