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Report Highlights Cybersecurity Risks to K-12 Schools from Stolen Staff Logins

Help Net Security · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

A Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) report indicates that credentials from 808 K-12 school organizations were found on dark web marketplaces. Attackers used these stolen logins for phishing, leading to disrupted classroom instruction in 22% of surveyed districts and school closures in 2%. This highlights a significant cybersecurity vulnerability impacting educational operations.

Universities Discontinue Surveillance Camera Contracts Due to Student Privacy Concerns

Inside Higher Ed · 2026-10-29T00:00:00.000Z

Colleges like Cornell University and Pennsylvania State University are terminating contracts with Flock Safety, a surveillance camera provider. This action stems from significant student privacy concerns regarding the cameras, which many institutions installed following the 2024 pro-Palestinian protests. The move reflects a growing tension between campus security and student rights.