Over half of higher ed institutions hit by ransomware paid to get data back, survey finds - Natalie Schwartz, Higher Ed Dive
Ray Schroeder
AUGUST 12, 2023
More than half of higher education institutions targeted in ransomware attacks paid a ransom to get their data back, according to a new report from U.K.-based cybersecurity firm Sophos. Just under two-thirds of polled colleges, 63%, used backups to restore their data, while 56% paid the ransom. The findings are based on a survey of 200 colleges across 14 countries conducted between January and March.
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