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UNBELIEVABLE: Instructure | History Defined

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

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

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

A strange choice with details to follow.

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122 Aussie Schools & Unis Impacted In Data Breach Affecting Millions: ‘Significant Failure’

Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, has confirmed it has reached an "agreement" with hackers who stole data.

Pedestrian.tv

'You deserved more': Instructure CEO apologizes following Canvas hack, admits company paid hackers to get stolen data back

Instructure CEO confirmed the company paid ShinyHunters to delete the stolen files.

TechRadar

Canvas developer shares major updates about data linked to 9,000 schools, ShinyHunters' hacking, app's 'Free for Teacher' component

ShinyHunters, a hacking group known for data theft and extortion campaigns targeting major global companies, said in a May 3 post on its website that it had stolen roughly 6.65 terabytes of Canvas ⁠data.

The Economic Times

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.

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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

Canvas outage delays college finals across the country

The shutdown forced colleges to reorganize or scratch finals.

Axios

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

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

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

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

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.

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The Independent UK

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

TechRadar

Top universities among victims named in Canvas data breach - MIT, Oxford and more all hit

ShinyHunters is increasing the heat on Instructure by listing all of the potential victims of the Canvas breach.

AAP

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.

TechRadar

Canvas maker Instructure reveals data breach — confirms user personal information leaked

ShinyHunters claims Instructure attack, says nearly 9,000 schools worldwide affected.

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The 9 weirdest things that happened during Amazon's huge AWS outage

Yesterday's big AWS outage took out dozens of apps and services, but what were some of the strangest glitches and unexpected consequences?

Benzinga

From Banned To Built-In: How ChatGPT Is Going Legit In Classrooms

ChatGPT, once feared by educators as a homework-cheating hack, is now getting an official seat in the classroom.

Tech&Learning

What To Consider When Implementing Edtech

As more and more technology is introduced to teachers and students, it's important to have adoption plans and processes in place

Tech&Learning

EdExec Summit: The Networking Event Connecting Industry Executives Serving the Education Market

The annual EdExec Summit from Tech & Learning brings together top executives from the K-12 industry

Tech&Learning

How to Cultivate Strategic Partnerships

School districts and edtech solution providers need to cultivate strategic partnerships to provide the best learning opportunities for students

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