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Canvas Hackers Warn 'Pay or Leak' as Ransom Deadline Looms Over 30 Million Students' Stolen Records

ShinyHunters has breached Canvas, demanding a ransom from Instructure by 12 May 2026 and threatening to leak data affecting millions of students worldwide if it is not paid.

International Business Times · May 9

How to Browse Safely Online: Best Security and Privacy Tools to Protect Your Data

Safe browsing tips and tools to protect online privacy, secure web browsing, use VPNs, password managers, HTTPS, and 2FA for stronger internet security.

International Business Times · May 9

Fake income tax emails target Indians: Kaspersky warns of ‘SilverFox’ hacker attack

Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned Indian consumers about a sophisticated phishing campaign by the SilverFox hacker group. These malicious emails, disguised as official Income Tax Department notices, aim to trick users into downloading malware. The attackers use a multi-stage approach, deploying backdoors like ValleyRAT and ABCDoor to gain remote access…

The Economic Times · May 9

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Worried Britons ‘prepping’ for major disruption with stash of tins and cash, survey shows

Fears over a natural disaster or cyber-attack are pushing households into contingency planning, Link survey shows

The Guardian - UK · May 9

US nears $400 million settlement with TikTok on child-privacy violations: ABC News

US government is close to a $400 million deal with TikTok. This settlement addresses claims of child privacy breaches. The funds are reportedly for President Trump's beautification projects in Washington. The lawsuit alleged TikTok collected children's data without parental consent, violating privacy laws.

The Economic Times · May 9

Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms

A cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, stole vast amounts of student data from the educational platform Canvas. Some affected schools and universities reportedly tried to negotiate directly with the hackers. The breach caused disruptions for students. Canvas' parent company, Instructure, investigated the incident and has since restored services.

The Economic Times · May 9

Universities around the world scramble after cyberattack disrupts student portals

A significant cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform has disrupted academic operations at numerous universities across the US, Australia, and Europe. Institutions like Stanford and Yale reported potential exposure of student data, including names and email addresses. The incident, with a cybercrime group claiming responsibility, highlights growing cybersecurity threats to…

The Economic Times · May 8

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

A cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, disrupted global education by hacking the Canvas platform, affecting thousands of users and sparking chaos as institutions scramble to secure their data.

International Business Times UK · May 8

Hackers demand ransom after breaching major Canvas learning program used by schools and colleges nationwide

A hacker group called ‘ShinyHunters’ threatened to release stolen data

The Independent UK · May 8

Canvas Hacked Update: Who Are the Hackers and How Long Will the LMS Be Down?

A cyberattack on the Canvas LMS disrupted access to coursework and exams at major US universities during finals week, with a ransom note from ShinyHunters.

International Business Times UK · May 8

Cyberattack hits system that thousands of schools use as finals loom

A cyberattack has caused chaos for students at thousands of schools as they study for finals

The Independent UK · May 8

10 Toll-Text and Amazon Scams Exploding in 2026

Americans are being bombarded with scam texts at a pace that cybersecurity experts say has become nearly impossible to ignore. From fake toll payment alerts...

Saving Advice · May 7

OpenAI makes its rival to Anthropic's Mythos more widely available to cyber defenders

Recent security testing suggests that GPT-5.5. model is nearly as good at finding and exploiting software bugs as Anthropic's Mythos Preview.

Axios · May 7

The ‘PIE’ Permission Trap: Why Signing SSA-8240 Could Give the Government Real-Time Access to Your Private Bank Feeds

For millions of Americans receiving disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits, paperwork from the Social Security Administration often feels routine. Most people skim the forms,...

Saving Advice · May 7

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The Guardian - UK · May 7

The British public need to be better prepared for emergencies

Letter: Jean Coussins says a cross-party Lords committee has been tasked with coming up with a plan to normalise resilience in our everyday lives

Radio France Internationale · May 7

Inside Iran’s new two-tier internet access, as blackout drags on

Iran is giving privileged internet access to a small group of approved users, while most of the population remains offline during a prolonged nationwide blackout. More than 60 days into one of the longest shutdowns in its history, authorities are moving from blanket censorship to a system that selects who…

Clever Dude · May 7

8 Items Guys Should Never Store in Their Phones

Phones run modern life, but they also hold more risk than most people admit. One wrong tap, one stolen device, or one hacked account can turn everyday convenience into a financial or personal mess. Guys often keep things on their phones that feel harmless in the moment but create serious…

The Independent UK · May 7

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

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Newslaundry · May 7

Press freedom index puts focus on newsrooms telling India’s hardest stories

Every year we are informed that India is sinking lower on the World Press Freedom Index put together by Reporters Without Borders. India now stands at 157 out of 180 countries. “So what?” says the government. “We know,” say journalists who have felt the brunt of this decline.

AAP · May 7

Cyber attack exposes student and staff private details

A global cyber attack has revealed the names of students and staff in schools and universities, with authorities scrambling to contact those affected.

International Business Times UK · May 6

Lawmakers Confront Witness Over Claims Aborted Baby Parts Were Implanted Into Lab Animals Via Fauci's NIAID Grants

A resurfaced House oversight hearing clip reveals NIH's extensive funding of animal experiments using human foetal tissue, sparking renewed debate amid a recent funding ban.

The Free Financial Advisor · May 6

API Banking Lock: Why Budget Apps May Lose Access Under New Security Standards

Budgeting apps have become the digital sidekick many people rely on to track spending, crush debt, and stay financially sharp. But a major shift in banking security standards could shake up that relationship in a big way.

International Business Times UK · May 6

New Christian Phone Service Blocks Porn, Satanism, LGBTQ, Info Health for a 'Jesus-Centric' Filtering

Radiant Mobile, a Christian network, uses network-level filters to block content like pornography and LGBTQ topics, aiming to create a 'Jesus-centric' environment. It plans expansion beyond the US.

Windows Central · May 5

Microsoft Edge will load all your passwords into memory in plaintext, but Microsoft says it's not a security concern

A security researcher has discovered that Microsoft Edge will load all your stored passwords into memory in plaintext at startup, making it easy for malware to scrape those passwords.

Saving Advice · May 5

Medicare Fraud Alert: The ‘New Number’ Phone Scam Targeting Seniors After Recent CMS Data-Breach Headlines

Imagine a retiree named Linda who hears about a Medicare data breach on the news. A few days later, she receives a call claiming her...

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