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Canvas Breach Shows How One Cyberattack Can Disrupt Thousands of Schools at Once
A breach and extortion attempt targeting education software company Instructure forced Canvas into maintenance mode, interrupting access for schools across the United States during a critical point in the academic calend
Key Takeaways
- Canvas was placed into maintenance mode after a breach and extortion attempt tied to attackers using the name ShinyHunters.
- Instructure said exposed information included names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and messages on the platform.
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