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Education Under Attack: The Pattern Behind Recent University Breaches
Four university data breaches in early 2026 share a common cause: misconfigured systems rather than sophisticated hacking. Attackers exploited improperly secured cloud storage, exposed databases, and weak access controls. Higher education institutions are particularly vulnerable due to decentralized IT management and limited security budgets. Experts recommend regular configuration audits, stricter access policies, and centralized oversight to close the gap.