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title: Webinar - Preventing the Spread of Ransomware
description: "This video with the experts from SpyCloud explores why Education is the #1 target for malicious actors, with  limited funding, resources, and a lot of data."
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# [Webinar - Preventing the Spread of Ransomware](https://blog.identityautomation.com/webinar-preventing-spread-of-ransomware)

 Written by [Identity Automation](https://blog.identityautomation.com/author/identity-automation) | Jul 31, 2024 12:00:00 PM

## Are you ready to tackle ransomware head-on?

Ransomware is running through education like a raging wildfire. Last year alone, **56%** of K-12 districts and **64%** of Higher Education institutions were victims of ransomware attacks.\*

But— between skyrocketing cybersecurity insurance costs, increasing compliance requirements, and your users’ diverse risk profiles — what’s the best strategy for protection?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Watch our webinar to discover exactly how account takeovers occur, why ransomware drives cybersecurity insurance premiums, and best practices to safeguard your institution— without overburdening your users.

\*Source: [https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2022/04/27/the-state-of-ransomware-2022/](https://news.sophos.com/en-us/2022/04/27/the-state-of-ransomware-2022/) 

 

 

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