Chaos erupts as cyberattack disrupts learning platform Canvas amid finals
Summary
A cyberattack disrupted the Canvas learning platform during finals, with Instructure reporting unauthorized activity and a ransom demand. The incident exposed data such as user names, emails, and student IDs, while denying exposure of passwords or financial information. A ransomware group, ShinyHunters, claimed responsibility, prompting schools to postpone or reschedule exams and triggering ongoing investigations and potential refunds.