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Ransomware Gang Targets Canvas, Exposes Student Data Risks

A ransomware gang claimed to have stolen data from 275 million students, teachers, and staff, but Instructure, the company behind Canvas, says it's reached a deal with the hackers and has digital proof that the data has been destroyed. But can we really trust that the threat has passed?

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Instructure Negotiates Data Return After Ransomware Breach

In a major win for data security, Instructure has successfully negotiated the return of stolen data and confirmed its destruction after a ransomware breach affected nearly 9,000 educational institutions using its Canvas Learning Management System. The company has ensured that its affected customers are protected and won't be individually targeted for extortion.

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Instructure Thwarts ShinyHunters Data Leak with Agreement

Instructure has taken swift action to protect its community by reaching an agreement with the ShinyHunters extortion group, successfully retrieving stolen data and ensuring its destruction. This move puts the minds of its 30 million users at ease, prioritizing their security and well-being.

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Instructure Pays Ransom to ShinyHunters to Prevent 3.65TB Canvas Data Leak

In a stunning move, Instructure paid a ransom to the notorious ShinyHunters group to prevent a massive 3.65TB data leak from its Canvas learning-management system. The Utah-based company reached a deal with the hackers, securing the safe return of stolen data and a guarantee that its customers wouldn't be extorted individually.

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ShinyHunters Targets Canvas in High-Stakes Data Extortion Bid

ShinyHunters has made a brazen move, claiming to have stolen a massive 3.65 terabytes of data from Canvas, putting 275 million records across 8,809 school systems at risk. The cybercriminal group is now demanding an undisclosed ransom from Instructure, escalating threats by hijacking login pages at hundreds of institutions.

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Instructure Discloses Double Breach Amid ShinyHunters' Data Leak Threat

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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Hackers Exploit Canvas Flaw to Deface Instructure Portals

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.

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ShinyHunters Targets Education Sector with School-by-School Ransom Push

ShinyHunters has launched a targeted ransom attack on the education sector, exploiting a vulnerability in Canvas Learning Management System to steal a staggering 275 million records from nearly 9,000 schools and universities. The timing couldn't be more critical, with exams already underway and academic years wrapping up.

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ShinyHunters Breach Disrupts Canvas Education Platform Nationwide

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.

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Ransomware Group ShinyHunters Targets Canvas E-Learning Platform

A massive ransomware attack has hit Canvas, a popular e-learning platform used by over 30 million users, with hackers claiming to have compromised a staggering 275 million individuals' data. The breach, attributed to the notorious ShinyHunters group, forced the platform's developer, Instructure, to take Canvas offline temporarily.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes Educational SaaS Canvas

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.

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ShinyHunters Breach Educational SaaS Canvas

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.

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Instructure Breach Exposes 280 Million Records from 8,800 Educational Institutions

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.

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Instructure Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information

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.

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Instructure Breach Exposes Data of 275 Million Users

A recent data breach at Instructure, the company behind Canvas, has compromised the sensitive information of 275 million users, including names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and private messages. The company is actively investigating the incident with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement.

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