Cyberattack on Canvas Disrupts California Campuses During Finals Week
Canvas, a widely used learning management system, experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted services across the United States, with California campuses being the most affected. The attack, attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters, occurred on May 7, locking students out of assignments, exams, and grades during a critical time in the academic calendar. The outage impacted major higher education systems in California, including the University of California, California State University, and California Community Colleges. In response, many institutions extended deadlines, delayed exams, and shifted communications to alternative platforms. The breach raised concerns about academic equity and grading timelines as students struggled to access essential course materials. 
