In a shocking security breach, Instructure, the creator of Canvas, revealed not one, but two separate intrusions into its system, leaving thousands of schools and students scrambling for access to crucial course materials during final exams. The breaches come as an extortion group, ShinyHunters, threatens to leak a massive 3.65 TB of stolen data.
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In a shocking breach, hackers exploited a flaw in Canvas to infiltrate Instructure portals, making off with a staggering 3.6 terabytes of data and putting 8,809 educational organizations at risk. The attackers, known as ShinyHunters, claimed to have stolen 275 million records in a brazen heist.
A massive data breach at fashion giant Zara has exposed the sensitive information of over 197,000 customers, including email addresses, order details, and support ticket info, after a hacking group called ShinyHunters gained unauthorized access to the company's systems. The breach was quickly contained, with parent company Inditex alerting authorities and assuring customers that no names, passwords, or payment details were compromised.
A massive data breach has hit Canvas, a popular learning management system, with hackers claiming to have stolen several terabytes of sensitive data, including personal info for 275 million users, from 9,000 schools. The notorious ShinyHunters group is now demanding action, threatening to leak everything if their demands aren't met.
A massive cyberattack by ShinyHunters has disrupted the Canvas Education Platform nationwide, with hackers defacing login pages and holding sensitive data on 275 million students and faculty hostage. The breach forced Instructure to pull Canvas offline, leaving students and faculty in the dark.
Missouri's Department of Commerce and Insurance is stepping up its investigation into Conduent's massive data breach, which is believed to have affected over 25 million people, after the company failed to provide crucial information on the breach's impact. The state agency is urging insurers to come forward with details on their dealings with Conduent, citing significant consumer risk.
NVIDIA recently discovered a security breach affecting users of GeForce NOW in Armenia, which was caused by a compromised system operated by a third-party partner, not by NVIDIA's own network. The company is working closely with the partner to resolve the issue and notify affected users.
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Trellix has confirmed a breach of its source code repository, with hackers from the notorious RansomHouse group claiming to have accessed and encrypted sensitive data on April 17. The group has even posted leaked screenshots to back up its claims.
Data breaches are surging, with AI startups and agencies exposed, as seen in the alarming theft of 10 petabytes from a Chinese supercomputer and 4 terabytes from AI startup Mercor due to a supply-chain vulnerability. These incidents highlight the hidden risks of connecting data to AI models, creating sensitive blind spots that leave large data sets vulnerable to compromise.
ShinyHunters hackers have claimed responsibility for taking down educational software platform Canvas in a cyberattack that left users offline. The group didn't hold back, giving the developer a scathing "F for security" in their criticism of the breach.
A recent data breach at a former technology provider exposed the sensitive information of 197,400 Zara customers worldwide, including email addresses, product details, and order IDs. The breach, revealed by data-breach notification service Have I Been Pwned, highlights the importance of securing customer data.
A recent cyberattack has left Canvas, a popular educational software-as-a-service platform, offline, with hackers group ShinyHunters taking credit for the breach and raising serious concerns about the platform's security. The incident has disrupted learning and left many wondering about the safety of sensitive data.
The notorious ShinyHunters gang has breached Instructure's Canvas, exposing a staggering 330 colleges to a devastating hack, and issued a chilling ultimatum with a May 2026 deadline to negotiate. The attackers replaced login pages with an extortion message, demanding schools seek cyber advisory help and secretly reach out to settle.
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A massive data leak, allegedly perpetrated by the threat actor group ShinyHunters, has put 119,000 Vimeo email addresses at risk, according to a recent report. This alarming breach raises serious concerns about online data security and user privacy.
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A massive data breach at Instructure has put the sensitive information of 280 million students, teachers, and staff from 8,800 educational institutions at risk, with the ShinyHunters extortion gang claiming responsibility for the attack. The stolen records include data from colleges, school districts, and online education platforms that use Canvas.
A shocking stalkerware breach has exposed a treasure trove of sensitive information, including 86,859 images - seemingly screenshots from a single victim's device - used to secretly stalk a high-profile European entrepreneur and media personality. The alarming leak highlights the very real risks executives face in the digital age.
A recent data breach at Vimeo exposed the email addresses and names of over 119,000 users, thanks to a hack by the notorious ShinyHunters extortion gang, which gained access through a vulnerability at data anomaly detection company Anodot. The breach highlights the importance of securing third-party integrations to protect sensitive user data.
A data breach at Vimeo has compromised the email addresses of over 119,000 users, with hackers also accessing some metadata and technical data from a third-party analytics vendor. Fortunately, no video content, login credentials, or payment card information was stolen.
Trellix has confirmed a breach of its internal development assets, revealing that threat actors gained unauthorized access to a portion of its source code repository. The company is working with experts to investigate and has found no evidence that its source code has been exploited so far.
A massive data breach at Instructure has potentially exposed the sensitive information of 275 million individuals, making it one of the largest breaches in recent weeks. The incident, which was disclosed on May 1, is still under investigation, with the company working closely with experts to contain the damage and keep users informed.
Delta Dental of New York has been fined $2.25 million by the New York Department of Financial Services for its handling of a massive data breach involving hackers stealing around 60,000 files from its MOVEit servers in 2023. The hefty penalty highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information.
Trellix revealed a breach of its source-code repository over the weekend, but fortunately found no signs of exploitation or compromise to its code release process. The company is still investigating and has promised to share more details once it's completed.