Cyber-attacks and Impacts on the Educational Cyber Infrastructures

Abstract

The impacts of cyber-attacks in the field of education over the years cannot be overemphasised. Cyber-attacks are defined as criminal activities perpetrated through the use of internet and electronic gadgets to cause financial loss or damages of properties. The attacks have been responsible for huge data and financial loss in the education sector of economy over the years. Therefore, these attacks have seriously affected the information and communication facilities in education sectors and require adequate attentions. This research examines the effects of these cyber-attacks on the ICT facilities of education sectors and how the trends can be curbed. Research instruments were administered to gather necessary information from the target respondents. Quantitative analysis was applied on the collected information. The results show that the effects of cyber-attacks on the ICT facilities of educational institution need urgent cyber security attentions to curb attacks. Reasons like financial gain and disgruntlement were identified for the attacks. Recommendations were given to ensure the safe use of ICT facilities, institutions’ data and other vital information of these educational institutions.