Instructure Reaches Agreement with Hackers to Secure Stolen Data from Canvas Platform
Instructure, the company behind the Canvas educational platform, has reached an agreement with the hacking group ShinyHunters, which had breached its systems and stolen data. The hackers threatened to release the data publicly unless a ransom was paid by a specified deadline. The breach affected nearly 9,000 schools and 275 million individuals, including students, teachers, and staff, disrupting educational activities during a critical period of finals. Instructure has not disclosed whether a ransom was paid but confirmed that the stolen data was returned and destroyed. The company has taken steps to prevent future breaches by disabling the type of accounts exploited by the hackers.