Higher Education is a Target for Cybercrime

Individuals with .edu email accounts are at high risk for having their credentials stolen by threat actors of all kinds, from hacktivists to cyberterrorists.

Using these stolen credentials, cybercriminals can access private data or create emails resembling those from targeted institutions, allowing them to scam students, faculty, and staff. In addition, if access to email is obtained, that email account can be used to reset other passwords.

No Industry is Immune

Cyberattacks outside of higher education are also rampant, harming an organization’s reputation, revenue, and ability to remain in business.

The Scary Truth

These numbers mean anyone is vulnerable just by being a customer, employee, or otherwise providing information to organizations that conduct business online.