Universities are increasingly in the crosshairs of hacktivist groups.

Universities are increasingly in the crosshairs of hacktivist groups.

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By Frank Costa, President, Nexgen Protection Services

Driven by political or social agendas, these cyberattacks go beyond defacing websites — they now threaten research data, infrastructure, and campus operations.

No longer limited to protests or digital graffiti, hacktivists are increasingly targeting critical infrastructure — putting public safety and national security at risk.

Awareness and resilience are more important than ever. It’s time for higher ed to strengthen cyber defenses.

#HigherEd #UniversitySecurity #Hacktivism #CyberSecurity #CampusSafety #InfoSec #DigitalThreats #CyberAwareness #EducationSecurity #DataProtection #CyberResilience

 

Source:

Alger, J. Hacktivism Increasingly Targeting Critical Infrastructure.(July 19, 2025) Security Magazine 

 

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