WASHINGTON (AP) — Some K-12 public schools are racing to improve protection against the threat of online attacks, but lax cybersecurity means thousands of others are vulnerable to ransomware gangs that can steal confidential data and disrupt operations. Since a White House conference in August
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Peel police investigating threat against 6 Brampton schools
Peel police have launched an investigation after becoming aware of a post circulating on social media which made threatening remarks against six Brampton schools. Police say that they were first made aware of the post on Monday and immediately commenced a criminal investigation
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Delhi schools to remain closed till November 10; Noida Schools to hold online classes
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has extended the period of closure for all schools up to class 5, till Friday, November 10,2023.Delhi Education Minister Atishi annouced of the development on X (formerly Twitter). She tweeted, “As pollution levels continue to remain high, primary schools in
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Police investigating online threat against 6 Brampton high schools
Security measures are being stepped up at several high schools in Peel Region after reported threats of violence on social media. Peel Regional Police confirm they are investigating an online post they allege made threats towards specific schools in Brampton for Thursday. Police tell CityNews
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China’s new cyber safety rules to protect minors put burden on internet and tech firms, authorities and schools
China has introduced regulations to step up the protection of minors in cyberspace, in an attempt to fend off risks ranging from internet violence to addiction. Chinese Premier Li Qiang issued an order last week to pass the Cyberspace Protection Regulations for Minors in a
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Schools keep buying online drop-in tutoring. The research doesn’t support it
Ever since schools reopened and resumed in-person instruction, districts have been trying to help students catch up from pandemic learning losses. The Biden Administration has urged schools to use tutoring. Many schools have purchased an online version that gives students 24/7 access to tutors. Typically,
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