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🚨 Higher Education Cyber Threat Forecast – September 2024 🚨 As the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, the higher education sector faces increasingly sophisticated threats. In our latest Higher Education Cyber Threat Forecast for September 2024, FortifyData has analyzed critical vulnerabilities and emerging trends to help institutions proactively address and mitigate risks. 🔑 Key insights from August: 📊 Ransomware targeting student and faculty data – A growing trend with the start of the new academic year. 🛡️ Phishing campaigns aimed at faculty and administration – Exploiting remote login systems and learning platforms. 🔓 Vulnerabilities in remote learning platforms – Securing these systems will be essential for the months ahead. In this report, we also dive into the Top 5 High-Risk Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEVs) identified by FortifyData for higher education and a comprehensive look at the Best and Worst Vendors in the sector, based on their cybersecurity practices. This forecast is designed to be forward-looking, using insights from August to help institutions plan their remediation efforts for September and beyond. 🔗 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e3yVJQxQ 🔍 Explore how FortifyData can help your institution stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with tailored solutions and proactive defense strategies. #Cybersecurity #HigherEducation #ThreatIntelligence #CyberThreats #KEVs #Ransomware #Phishing #FortifyData #CyberDefense