With ransomware attacks continuing to surge, schools and hospitals face increasing threats during peak seasons when cybercriminals intensify their efforts. Educational institutions have seen a 234% rise in ransomware attacks in recent years, while the healthcare sector has experienced similar pressures, with attacks targeting sensitive patient data and critical systems.

One of the key strategies for protecting schools and hospitals involves proactive ransomware defense. This includes regularly updating software, patching vulnerabilities, and ensuring backups are in place to recover from attacks. Ransomware groups like LockBit, Hive, and Vice Society have been particularly active in these sectors, exploiting unpatched systems and weak security practices.

SOCRadar’s Extended Threat Intelligence (XTI) platform can help schools and hospitals stay ahead of ransomware attacks by providing real-time monitoring of the dark web and detecting early signs of ransomware activity. This allows institutions to take preventative measures before ransomware can cause irreversible damage.

In addition to deploying robust cybersecurity measures, it’s essential for these organizations to conduct regular security awareness training for staff to recognize phishing attempts and other attack vectors commonly used to deploy ransomware​.

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