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title: "Cyberattack 101: Why Hackers Are Going After Universities"
url: https://securityorb.com/cyberattack-101-why-hackers-are-going-after-universities/
type: post
date: 2015-09-21
modified: 2015-09-21
markdown_url: https://securityorb.com/cyberattack-101-why-hackers-are-going-after-universities.md
author: "Kellep Charles"
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# Cyberattack 101: Why Hackers Are Going After Universities

#### Cyberattack 101: Why Hackers Are Going After Universities

 

With their vast stores of personal data and expensive research, universities are prime targets for hackers looking to graduate from swiping credit card numbers.

Read more [here](http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/security/universities-become-targets-hackers-n429821?utm_content=buffera071b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer).