Cyber spying in Edtech sector raises eyebrows

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Edtech influencing cyber spying



Data protection is highly necessary since we have seen many instances of common data breaches like hacking of account details like email, name, password and other personal details of the users. “Stolen passwords are one of the simplest and most common causes of data breaches. Technical vulnerability is another way that crooks can exploit in countless ways. Edtech companies are running after the Educational Institutions to introduce their courses in the country and are going to disrupt the present strong education system with the digital education taking the advantage of pandemic. Secondly, EDTECH companies have tied- up with the schools and have taken most of the students' databases including their parents and approaching them separately with their marketing offers. The present Lockdown brings opportunity for the Edtech sector to target the schools and colleges through their offering by tying up with various digital platforms.



As A Result, Schools and universities become soft targets for cybercriminals everywhere. Generally, educational institutes do not spend a lot of money or effort on the cybersecurity of their digital databases and networks. As a result, even a semi-accomplished hacker can remotely access a school or college’s surveillance systems to spy on the students, professors, or staff members. Educational institutes stand to lose a lot if their confidential data is leaked or their students’ private details stolen. There are a few measures that educational institutes can implement to protect their stakeholders from data breaches and remote privacy invasion. Cybersecurity is a necessity in all sectors today. If users wish to improve the cyber-protection levels of their institute or local universities, they can install the next-generation firewalls and IAM systems. Finally, with technology evolving so quickly, businesses need to b

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