American classrooms are becoming one of the fastest-growing frontiers for cyber risks as the evolution of AI makes it easier for malware to easily leak into school-wide networks. In this context, EdTechs are scrambling to improve security guardrails and protect student information.
In May, Instructure's Canvas platform reported a massive cyberattack linked to the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters. The move compromised over 275 million records across 9,000 schools worldwide, becoming one of the largest education-sector data breaches in history.
