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Preventing Ransomware Attacks in School Districts

Preventing Ransomware Attacks in School Districts

Ransomware attacks on school districts are no longer rare events — they are targeted, disruptive, and expensive. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, ransomware continues to be one of the most prevalent cyber threats impacting public institutions, including K-12 schools. For districts, the consequences go beyond financial loss. Instructional time is disrupted. Sensitive student […]
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UVM Health Network Ransomware Attack

UVM Health Network Ransomware Attack

In October 2020, the University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network—a six-hospital health care organization that serves over 1 million patients throughout Vermont and upstate New York—discovered that its systems had been compromised by cybercriminals in a ransomware attack. This incident led to major disruptions across the organization’s infrastructure, shutting down critical technology and delaying patient […]
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Cyber Case Study: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

Cyber Case Study: Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack

In the spring of 2021, hackers initiated a ransomware attack against Colonial Pipeline—the largest refined oil products pipeline in the United States. This pipeline transports over 100 million gallons of fuel daily within a system extending from Houston, Texas, to Linden, New Jersey. This cyberattack created widespread disruption of U.S. fuel supplies along the East […]
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