An article on GovCybersecurityHub discusses the increasing cyberattacks on educational institutions in the U.S., highlighting the vulnerabilities of schools due to their limited cybersecurity resources and financial constraints. Matt LeMiere from CrowdStrike explains that schools, especially K-12, are often seen as easy targets because they lack dedicated cybersecurity staff and funding, causing cybersecurity to become an afterthought. Ransomware attacks are prevalent, with attackers threatening to disrupt school operations unless a ransom is paid. These attacks can severely impact school functions, such as meal services and access to educational materials, and, in higher education, they often target valuable research data. LeMiere emphasizes the need for schools to balance cybersecurity with academic freedom and suggests that institutions partner with technology companies to enhance their cybersecurity infrastructure. He advocates for raising awareness among staff, faculty, and students about potential scams and phishing attacks, and underscores the importance of schools treating cybersecurity with the same seriousness as physical security to better protect their systems and data.