This is what emerges from an analysis by Check Point Software Technologies: the number of attacks is increasing and the threats are becoming more and more complex. After India, we are the most affected country 20 Aug 2021 Mi Fio
Italy is the second country in the world after India to suffer cyber attacks in the education and research sector. This is what emerges from an analysis by Check Point Software Technologies that not only is the number of attacks increasing but the threats are becoming more and more complex. In detail, in July of this year, India experienced the highest volume of cyberattacks with an average of 5,196 attacks per week. They are followed by Italy, with an average of 5,016 and Israel, with 4,011 weekly attacks. "Organizations in the education and research sector are engaged in a battle for cybersecurity like never before - analysts point out -. This includes schools, universities and research facilities. Recently, Australia's New South Wales Department of Education reported that it suffered a cyber attack that led to the closure of many of its online platforms, just days before distance learning starts in the new school year. " In July, education / research was the sector that recorded the highest volume of attacks, with an average of 1,739 weekly attacks per organization. This is an increase of 29% compared to the first half of 2021. The only sector that recorded a greater variation compared to the first half of 2021 was entertainment, at 51%, but it must be considered that in the summer months there is always an increase in this area. In more than half of the countries surveyed, education / research is the most targeted sector and in 94% it is among the top 3 most attacked sectors. Education / research organizations in South Asia currently have the highest volume of attacks with an average of 5,084 weekly attacks per organization. This is a 23% increase compared to the first half of the year. East Asia followed with 3,873 attacks (increase of 79%) and Australia-New Zealand with 3,684 attacks (+ 17%).
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