🇮🇳 English, 26 October 2026, campus security
Education Sector Most Attacked Globally, Campuses Easy Prey for AI-Powered Attacks
Campuses are vulnerable to AI-powered attacks due to exposed passwords, open APIs, and lack of ownership for maintenance.
Recent research by Check Point ranks the education sector as the most cyber-attacked among 23 sectors, with an average institution facing 4,696 cyberattacks per week.
The universities collect personal details of students, and IT departments are often decentralised and short-staffed, making them an easy target for attackers.
The DPDP Act holds institutions liable for student data, making it essential for campuses to have audited vendor contracts, real policies, and student red teams.