{"id":255853,"date":"2024-10-01T12:09:55","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T19:09:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/?p=255853"},"modified":"2025-02-11T06:41:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T14:41:24","slug":"how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools","title":{"rendered":"How to stop ransomware from hitting schools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Ransomware is a nightmare that\u2019s hitting schools more often than you\u2019d think. Schools are extremely attractive targets because their data is very sensitive, and defences sometimes lower than they could be. So hackers regularly sneak into school networks, lock down important files, and then demand a ransom to get them back. When a ransomware attack strikes, it can put students at serious risk, alongside financial and reputational disaster for teachers, students, and administrators.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news? There are some practical steps schools can take to stop ransomware in its tracks and protect their networks. Here\u2019s a straightforward guide to keeping your school safe from these cyber threats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\/faronics-school\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-255862\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-255862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">1. Keep everything updated<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">One of the simplest but most effective things schools can do is keep their systems and software up to date. Hackers love finding weak spots in outdated systems. When schools fail to install updates and patches, they leave the door wide open for an attack.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your school\u2019s computers, software, and operating systems are always running the latest versions. Set updates to <a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/software-updater\">install automatically<\/a> overnight so nothing slips through the cracks. Even if it seems like a small step, it can make a big difference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\/school-ransomware-protection\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-255870\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-1024x648.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"648\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-255870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-1024x648.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-300x190.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-150x95.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-768x486.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-1536x972.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-350x221.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection-240x152.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-ransomware-protection.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">2. Educate staff and students about phishing<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Phishing is one of the most common ways ransomware spreads. Hackers send emails that look legitimate, tricking people into clicking on bad links or downloading harmful attachments. In schools, it\u2019s especially easy for busy teachers or students to fall for these scams.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">The best defence is education. Teach staff and students how to recognise phishing emails. Look out for red flags like strange email addresses, urgent language, or suspicious attachments. If in doubt, don\u2019t click.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Schools should also have a simple reporting system so if someone receives a suspicious email, they can easily notify the IT department before any damage is done.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\/education-ransomware\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-255890\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-255890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-150x101.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-1536x1030.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-350x235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware-240x161.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Education-Ransomware.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">3. Back up everything regularly<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Backups are a lifesaver. If ransomware does manage to get through, having a solid backup system in place means you won\u2019t be at the mercy of hackers. Regularly back up all important data &#8211; student records, grades, lesson plans, etc. &#8211; and make sure those backups are stored securely and offline.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">This way, if an attack happens, you can wipe the infected systems and restore everything from the backup without paying a ransom.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">4. Limit access<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Not everyone in the school needs access to every part of the network. Hackers love to exploit unnecessary permissions. By limiting who can access what, you reduce the risk of an attack spreading.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Create user accounts with different levels of access. For example, teachers might need access to certain files or systems, while students need less access. Only give admin privileges to those who really need it. This keeps the damage to a minimum if someone\u2019s account is compromised.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">5. Install reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/anti-virus\">antivirus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/anti-executable\">anti-executable<\/a> software<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"EN\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A robust antivirus program and solid whitelisting software can go a long way in preventing ransomware attacks. Schools should invest in comprehensive security tools that can detect and block ransomware before it can do damage.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\/school-anti-virus-protection\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-255878\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-1024x682.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-255878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-1024x682.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-350x233.jpeg 350w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-240x160.jpeg 240w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/School-Anti-virus-protection.jpeg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">6. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/deep-freeze\">Deep Freeze<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\"><a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/deep-freeze\">Deep Freeze<\/a> returns school computers to their original state, with a mere restart. So if the worst happens, you know you\u2019re only a minute away from completely eliminating any malicious code, rather than having all your resources sucked up for weeks or months.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3><b><span lang=\"EN\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span lang=\"EN\">Ransomware is a serious threat to schools, but it doesn\u2019t have to be inevitable. By taking simple, proactive steps &#8211; like keeping systems updated, educating staff, backing up data, and using reliable security tools &#8211; schools can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to an attack. Staying prepared and vigilant is the best defence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>To find out more, watch our<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span>webinar on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Hk7vKaOwUe4\">Youtube<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ransomware is a nightmare that\u2019s hitting schools more often than you\u2019d think. Schools are extremely attractive targets because their data is very sensitive, and defences sometimes lower than they could be. So hackers regularly sneak into school networks, lock down important files, and then demand a ransom to get them back. When a ransomware attack strikes, it can put students at serious risk, alongside financial and reputational disaster for teachers, students, and administrators.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The good news? There are some practical steps schools can take to stop ransomware in its tracks and protect their networks. Here\u2019s a straightforward guide to keeping your school safe from these cyber threats.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\/faronics-school\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-255862\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-255862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/assets\/Faronics-School.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div>\n<div> 1. Keep everything updated <\/div>\n<div>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the simplest but most effective things schools can do is keep their systems and software up to date. Hackers love finding weak spots in outdated systems. When schools fail to install updates and patches, they leave the door wide open for an attack.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Make sure your school\u2019s computers, software, and operating systems are always running the latest versions. Set updates to <a href=\"https:\/\/faronicscloud.com\/pages\/software-updater\">install automatically<\/a> overnight so nothing slips through the cracks. Even if it seems like a small step, it can make a big difference.<\/p>\n<div class=\"more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.faronics.com\/en-uk\/news\/blog\/how-to-stop-ransomware-from-hitting-schools\">Continue Reading&#8230;<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":150,"featured_media":255898,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3400,8460,3388,3382,3392,3398,3390],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-255853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-computers-en-uk","category-education-education-en-uk","category-education-en-uk","category-malware-alert-en-uk","category-security-en-uk","category-tech-trends-en-uk","category-technology-trends-en-uk"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to stop ransomware from hitting schools - Faronics<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Ransomware is a nightmare that\u2019s hitting schools more often than you\u2019d think. 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