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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Politics
Vinay Patel

Who are ShinyHunters? The 'Pay-or-Leak' Gang that Just Left the Canvas Hacked Platform Dark

Global education was thrown into chaos this week after the notorious ShinyHunters group breached Instructure’s Canvas platform. (Credit: Pexels)

Students and educators worldwide were met with a digital blackout this week after a notorious cybercriminal collective infiltrated a primary learning network. The group, known for its aggressive extortion tactics, claimed responsibility for the disruption just as critical academic deadlines approached.

As institutions scramble to secure their data, many are left wondering about the identity and motives of the shadowy organisation holding their school year hostage.

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