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Private schools targeted by hackers for personal data

Private schools face rising cyberattacks; hackers target sensitive data, average victim cost reaches $30,000 amid geopolitical tensions.

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1 year ago

November 20, 2024

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Private schools are increasingly targeted by hackers seeking to steal personal data for blackmail, with average cybercrime costs reaching $30,000 per victim.

The Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) will release its annual threat assessment, revealing a rise in state-sponsored cyber operations due to escalating geopolitical tensions.

ASD head Abigail Bradshaw pointed out that foreign governments, particularly China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran, are actively gathering intelligence and preparing for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure.

Malicious cyber actors have been adapting their strategies, employing techniques that allow them to blend in with regular network traffic to avoid detection.

Last year, the ASD managed more than 1,100 cybersecurity incidents, with one case involving significant compromise of a government or critical infrastructure network.

Sensitive data

Following high-profile data breaches in 2022, hackers are focusing on networks that store sensitive personal information.

The ASD has identified private schools as a prominent target due to their possession of student records, which might include mental health data, making them susceptible to extortion attempts from hackers.

Private schools make up about 5% of the incidents the ASD responded to, indicating a growing concern in this sector.

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Global stocks wobble as Davos kicks off and Trump reshapes geopolitics

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Global markets faced volatility amid Davos discussions on inflation and Trump’s Greenland deal, heightening geopolitical risks.

Global stock markets endured a volatile week as world leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, with investors closely watching signals on inflation, interest rates and geopolitical risk.

The Davos meetings set a cautious tone, as uncertainty weighed on market sentiment across regions.

Adding to the tension, Donald Trump announced a deal involving Greenland, reigniting debate over strategic assets and global influence. The unexpected move injected fresh geopolitical risk into markets already grappling with an unsettled global outlook.

Kyle Rodda from Capital.com, breaks down how markets are reacting, what the Greenland announcement could mean for investors, and what to watch next as Davos concludes.

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Zelenskyy reveals planned UAE talks with Russia and the United States

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

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2 days ago

January 23, 2026

Ahron Young

Zelenskyy announces trilateral talks with Russia and the US in UAE, urging stronger European political will at the World Economic Forum.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says trilateral talks with Russia and the United States are planned in the United Arab Emirates as efforts to end the war intensify.

He also criticised European leaders at the World Economic Forum, calling for stronger political will.