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Allanah Sciberras and Nick Wilson

Data breach fears grow as suspected ransom note appears

Security breaches have hit thousands of schools, universities and businesses worldwide. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian universities and schools have been placed on high alert after a software program went offline following a cybersecurity attack.

The security breach of the cloud-based Canvas learning management system, operated by US company Instructure, initially occurred on May 2, globally impacting thousands of schools, universities and businesses.

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