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Massive Data Breach in Canvas Cyberattack Exposes 280 Million Users

Massive Data Breach in Canvas Cyberattack Exposes 280 Million Users

Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, has experienced a significant data breach, with the ransomware group ShinyHunters claiming responsibility. The breach reportedly affects 280 million users, including teachers, school staff, and students, potentially exposing names, email addresses, and private messages. The cyberattack impacted Canvas instances across 8,809 educational institutions. ShinyHunters has threatened to leak the data if Instructure does not respond by May 12. In response, Instructure has taken several security measures, including revoking credentials, deploying platform-wide protections, and engaging a third-party forensic firm.
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Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

Canvas system is online after a cyberattack disrupted thousands of schools

A key online learning system used by thousands of schools and universities is back after a cyberattack knocked it offline, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals
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Hackers Compromise Instructure Again, Deface School Login Pages

Hackers Compromise Instructure Again, Deface School Login Pages

Hackers Compromise Instructure Again, Deface School Login Pages
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Massive Data Breach Affects 280 Million in Canvas Cyberattack

Massive Data Breach Affects 280 Million in Canvas Cyberattack

PC Gamer reports that Instructure, the company behind Canvas, experienced a significant data breach affecting 280 million users, including teachers, school staff, and students. The ransomware group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, alleging they accessed user data such as names, email addresses, and private messages. The breach impacted 8,809 educational institutions, and the hacker group threatened to leak the data if not contacted by May 12. Instructure has taken steps to address the breach, including engaging a third-party forensic firm and notifying law enforcement.
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Instructure Faces New Cyberattack as Hackers Escalate Ransom Demands

Instructure Faces New Cyberattack as Hackers Escalate Ransom Demands

Instructure, an EdTech company, has been targeted by a cyberattack from the hacker group ShinyHunters. The group claims to have compromised the login pages of several schools using the Canvas platform, demanding a ransom and threatening to release stolen personal data if their demands are not met by May 12th. The attack follows a recent data breach affecting approximately 9,000 schools and 231 million individuals worldwide. The Canvas portal has been temporarily taken offline for maintenance, and Instructure has yet to comment on the situation.
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Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report

Education tool Canvas hacked, multiple US college newspapers report

By Christian Martinez LOS ANGELES, May 7 (Reuters) - Education tool Canvas, used by schools, colleges and universities for grades and other class materials, was hacked, blocking students from accessing the application, multiple college student newspapers reported on Thursday.
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Instructure Faces New Cyberattack as Hackers Escalate Demands

Instructure Faces New Cyberattack as Hackers Escalate Demands

EdTech company Instructure has been targeted by a cyberattack from the hacker group ShinyHunters. The group claims to have compromised the login pages of several schools using the Canvas platform, posting threatening messages. They are demanding a ransom and have threatened to release stolen personal data on May 12th if their demands are not met. The Canvas portal has been temporarily taken offline for maintenance. This attack follows a previous data breach that allegedly compromised data from approximately 9,000 schools and 231 million individuals worldwide. Instructure has not yet commented on the situation.
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Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

Cyberattack hits Canvas system used by thousands of schools as finals loom

A cyberattack has caused chaos for students at thousands of schools as they study for finals
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Hackers Breach Canvas Again, Threaten Data Leak Across Educational Institutions

Hackers Breach Canvas Again, Threaten Data Leak Across Educational Institutions

Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning management system, is facing another cyberattack by the hacker group ShinyHunters. This comes shortly after Instructure claimed to have resolved a previous data breach. The hackers have reportedly compromised personal information of 275 million individuals across 9,000 institutions, including students, teachers, and staff. ShinyHunters has issued a ransom demand, threatening to release the data if not paid by May 12, 2026. Instructure had previously implemented security measures such as revoking access tokens and deploying patches, but the hackers have criticized the company's lack of communication and response to their demands.
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Cyberattack on Canvas Disrupts University Students During Finals Week

Cyberattack on Canvas Disrupts University Students During Finals Week

A cyberattack on the Canvas platform disrupted access for university students across the U.S. during finals week. The attack, claimed by the hacking group ShinyHunters, involved a ransom note appearing on the Canvas sites of institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and Georgetown University. This incident follows a previous breach earlier in the month, where user data such as names, email addresses, and student ID numbers were compromised. Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reported the platform was in 'maintenance mode' as they investigated the issue.
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Canvas Data Breach Disrupts California Colleges, Affecting Student Access

Canvas Data Breach Disrupts California Colleges, Affecting Student Access

A significant cybersecurity breach has affected the Canvas learning management system, widely used by higher education institutions, leading to a widespread outage. The breach, claimed by the hacker group ShinyHunters, has impacted students and faculty at numerous California campuses, including UCLA and UC Berkeley, during finals preparations. The breach involved the theft of names, email addresses, and student ID numbers, but not sensitive information like passwords or financial data. In response, Instructure, the company behind Canvas, took the system offline to investigate and secure the platform, causing disruptions in accessing coursework and assignments.
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Hackers Demand Ransom from Instructure, Threaten Data Leak

Hackers Demand Ransom from Instructure, Threaten Data Leak

The education technology company Instructure, known for its Canvas learning management system, has been targeted by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless a ransom is paid. The breach reportedly affects nearly 9,000 educational institutions and compromises the personal information of 275 million people, including students and staff. Instructure has stated that it has contained the attack and is working with forensic experts to investigate. The company has taken steps to secure its systems, including revoking access credentials and enhancing monitoring.