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Identity-Based Attacks Are Responsible for 85% of Ransomware in Education, Sophos Report Finds

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27 August 2026

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

A Sophos report finds that 85% of ransomware attacks targeting the education sector are facilitated through identity-based attacks, highlighting the critical role of identity security in preventing cyber threats in educational institutions.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity and Edtech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

You must tighten identity protections now to close the biggest entry point for ransomware in education. Hesitating leaves the door wide open for attackers exploiting credential weaknesses.

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