Education Hit Hardest by Cyber Attacks, SonicWall Says

SonicWall finds education faces highest per-device cyberattack intensity of any sector

Schools and universities recorded 81,879 intrusion prevention hits per device during the first half of 2026, with researchers warning that open education networks are creating opportunities for attackers. Education experienced the highest per-device cyberattack intensity of any industry tracked by SonicWall during the first half of 2026, according to new research highlighting the security challenges […]

Education hit hardest by cyber attacks, SonicWall says

Student records and research systems are coming under intense pressure as education networks log the highest per-device cyber attack rates, SonicWall said.