The Latest Breaking News from Instructure

Canvas hack: is it ever a good idea to pay a ransom, and what happens to the data?

Businesses are advised against paying – but many are prepared to deal to protect users’ privacy

The Guardian - AU · May 16

US Congress calls Instructure CEO as it investigates Canvas breach

Steve Daly was called in to testify about the two ShinyHunters incidents that left students stranded.

TechRadar · May 13

Teaching software company strikes a deal with hackers to get customer data back, defying FBI guidance

A strange choice with details to follow.

PC Gamer · May 13

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

Canvas outage delays college finals across the country

The shutdown forced colleges to reorganize or scratch finals.

Axios · May 8

Data breach fears grow as suspected ransom note appears

Names, email addresses and school locations are believed to have been compromised in a global data breach affecting Australian education providers.

AAP · May 8

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

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