While small and mid-sized businesses have become the primary targets of ransomware groups, healthcare and social assistance organizations accounted for 434 attacks from April 2024 to March 2025.
Robin Hattersley
Robin has been covering the security and campus law enforcement industries since 1998 and is a specialist in school, university and hospital security, public safety and emergency management, as well as emerging technologies and systems integration. She joined CS in 2005 and has authored award-winning editorial on campus law enforcement and security funding, officer recruitment and retention, access control, IP video, network integration, event management, crime trends, the Clery Act, Title IX compliance, sexual assault, dating abuse, emergency communications, incident management software and more. Robin has been featured on national and local media outlets and was formerly associate editor for the trade publication Security Sales & Integration. She obtained her undergraduate degree in history from California State University, Long Beach.
Robin Hattersley's Latest Posts
14-Year-Old Arrested in Fatal Bronx School Shooting
The 16-year-old victim was riding her scooter nearby when she was shot.
Northwestern University Settles Hazing Lawsuits, Ending Long Legal Battle
Northwestern University’s settlement of its hazing cases marks the end of a prolonged legal battle, shifting focus to cultural reforms within its athletic program.
Hot Classrooms Prompt Complaints from Connecticut School Teachers, Parents
Excessive heat in classrooms impairs student academic performance and is a problem in many U.S. schools.
Virginia Level 1 Trauma Center Installs Weapons Detectors Following Hatchet Attack
December’s hatchet attack on a doctor prompted Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital to expand campus security.
Spartan College Dean Shot by Security Guard Dies from Injuries
Dr. Cameisha Clark, 35, had recently been appointed dean of the school.
Colorado House Passes Bill Limiting ICE Agent Access in Schools, Healthcare Facilities
SB 276 restricts ICE agents from accessing certain public spaces and imposes penalties for sharing personal information about immigrants under specific circumstances.
Cybersecurity CEO Accused of Hospital Malware Attack Confirms Incident Details on LinkedIn
The suspect wandered around the hospital and accessed two computers, one of which was only for employees.
California College Security Officer Shoots Dean, Receptionist on Campus
The shooting at Spartan College is believed to be a targeted workplace violence attack that left one woman critically injured and another hospitalized.
Former California School Counselor Faces 31 Child Molestation Charges
David Lane Braff, Jr., faces numerous felony charges of child molestation involving 13 victims across several school districts.
FSU Students Call for Classroom Door Locks After Campus Shooting
Nearly 32,000 people have signed a petition asking Florida State University to install locks on all classroom doors.
11 New York High School Athletes Face Kidnapping Charges for Hazing
One Westhill High School hazing victim allegedly had a pillowcase placed over his head by his older lacrosse teammates and threatened with weapons.