# Ransomware attacks against education sector rise 16% in one year, becoming the new favorite target

> Check Point Research reports education faced 4,816 weekly ransomware attacks in June 2026, up 16% YoY, keeping it the most targeted sectorRisks stem from open networks, thin budgets, and reckless GenAI use, with 1 in 26…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/ransomware-attacks-against-education-sector-rise-16-percent-in-one-year-becoming-the-new-favorite-target-and-reckless-genai-use-could-be-to-blame?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a525d001821430392c5b5cd)
- **Published:** 2026-07-11
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #ransomware #attacks #education #june #rise #sector #target #against
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