Cyberattacks on Global Education Sector Surge by 63%, Raising Security Concerns
A report by Quorum Cyber reveals a 63% increase in cyberattacks on global educational institutions from November 2024 to October 2025. The data, compiled from 67 countries, highlights a significant rise in data breaches and hacktivist activities. Universities are facing threats from nation-state actors targeting research in AI, quantum computing, and advanced materials. Iranian-linked hacktivists have escalated distributed denial-of-service attacks and data leak operations. The report emphasizes the need for educational institutions to adopt intelligence-led vulnerability management and enhance security measures to counter these threats.