Sophos: Identity-based attacks responsible for 85% ransomware in education

Sophos' 2026 report reveals that 85% of ransomware attacks in education rely on identity-based methods like phishing and compromised credentials, leading to longer recovery times and higher costs compared to other sectors.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it between 27 Aug 2026 and 6 Sep 2026.