October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, and while we don't think that cyber awareness is something to cover just once in the year, we think it's a good opportunity to publish some information that can be used all year round.
Awareness Day Seven: What does a Ransomware attack on a school look like?

"Wherever there is technology there needs to be cybersecurity"

Implementing cybersecurity best practices is important for organisations of all sizes to protect personal, financial and sensitive information.

Awareness Day Seven: the North East Resilient Centre offers help advice for cyber attacks:


Source of information: Ransomware attacks on schools and colleges continue to rise

Review the ANME (Association of Network Managers in Education) Blog: Cyber Attacks on Schools - Why they are increasing and what we can do.  This is part of a series of articles designed to raise awareness of the importance of cyber security in schools.  

Articles about Ransomware Attacks:

• Update on Advisory for Rhysida Ransomware
• International Counter Ransomware Initiative 2023 Joint Statement
• VICE SOCIETY - Ransomware attacks on schools
• The importance of software updates (PaperCut vulnerability and Rhysida ransomware)
• ICO Reprimand: company suffered a ransomware attack
• Ransomware cyber attack on a school in Bromley
• October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: 7. What does a Ransomware attack on a school look like?
• October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: 8. How can your organisation prevent Ransomware attacks?

Articles about Cyber Attacks on Schools:

• Cyber attack on a school during half term
• Cyber Attack on a School
• The rise of cyber attacks in schools are causing pupils to miss classes
• Cyber attack on a Trust; the aftermath
• Cyber attack on a University
• Cyber Attack: Manchester University
• School hit by Cyber Attack
• Ransomware cyber attack on a school in Bromley
• Fylde Coast Academy Trust Cyber Attack This Week
• Cyber Attack on a Special School
• South East Technological University has experienced a cyber incident