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Canvas hacked, student data threatened to be released if payment needs are not met

The ShinyHunters hackers breached Instructure systems that run the Canvas program and threatened to release the private data of 275 million students, faculty, and staff, affecting thousands of colleges and universities.
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Canvas reportedly hacked by ShinyHunters, claiming data breach

The Daily Pennsylvanian, a student-run newspaper at the University of Pennsylvania, reported that the May 7 data breach follows claims by ShinyHunters—an infamous hacking group known for large-scale breaches—that it infiltrated Instructure, the company behind Canvas, last week.

Hackers threaten to leak data from 275M users after breaching major college platform used nationwide

Thousands of students reportedly lost access to Canvas during finals as universities investigate an alleged cybersecurity incident affecting the platform.

Many California colleges, universities, public schools impacted by nationwide Canvas breach

Instructure is working diligently to gather more information and get systems restored,” the CSU wrote on its website.

CCSD superintendent says no major information leaked in Canvas hack

After a cyberattack targeting the learning management system called Canvas targeting K-12 schools and universities around the country, the program was back up a

Canvas cyberattack disrupts finals, coursework for North Texas students and schools

SMU later pushed finals originally scheduled for Friday to Sunday because of the disruption.

NMSU warns students off Canvas due to major security breach

New Mexico State University is warning students of a security breach on its student course program Canvas on Thursday, May 7. According to NMSU’s website, Canvas is “currently experiencing significant issues” and NMSU is asking students and staff to not login,