Identity-Based Attacks Are Responsible for 85% of Ransomware in Education, Sophos Report Finds

Identity Attacks Drive 85% of Education Ransomware Hits

Sophos finds identity-based techniques drove 85% of ransomware attacks on education institutions in 2026, with recovery costs averaging US$2.26 million. The post Identity Attacks Drive 85% of Education Ransomware Hits appeared first on techcoffeehouse.com.

Identity-based attacks account for 85% of ransomware incidents in education, Sophos finds

Identity-based attack techniques were involved in 85% of ransomware attacks against education institutions, according to Sophos' State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report. The figure was higher than the 79% cross-sector average. The post Identity-based attacks account for 85% of ransomware incidents in education, Sophos finds appeared first on Express Computer.

Identity-Based Attacks Drove 85% of Ransomware Incidents | #ransomware | #cybercrime - National Cyber Security Consulting

Identity-based attack techniques, including malicious email, phishing, compromised credentials and brute force attacks, were used in 85% of ransomware attacks against education institutions, according to Sophos's annual State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report. The rate exceeded the cross-sector average of 79%, the company said, underscoring how central identity compromise has become to ransomware incidents […] Thank you for subscribing to o…

Identity-based attacks are responsible for 85% of ransomware in education, Sophos report finds

Sophos released its annual State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report, which found that identity-based attack techniques were used in 85% of ransomware attacks against education institutions. Those techniques include malicious email, phishing, compromised credentials, and brute-force attacks. The 85% rate exceeded the cross-sector average of 79%, underscoring the role that identity compromise continues to […] The post Identity-based attacks ar…

Education Sector Hit Hard: 85% of Ransomware Driven by Identity Attacks, Sophos Report Warns

Malicious email is the leading attack method, and recovery costs now average $2.26 millionSophos, a global cybersecurity leader, today released its annual State of Ransomware in Education 2026 report, which found that identity-based attack techniques were used in 85% of ransomware attacks against education institutions. Those techniques include malicious email, phishing, compromised credentials and brute force attacks. The 85% rate exceeded the …