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7-Eleven Data Breach Compromises 185,000 People's Personal Info

A recent 7-Eleven data breach has put the personal info of 185,000 people at risk, exposing sensitive details like names, addresses, birthdays, and phone numbers. The breach, which occurred on April 8, 2026, is still shrouded in mystery, with 7-Eleven only confirming that certain systems storing franchisee documents were compromised.

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7-Eleven Breach Exposes Franchisee Data After ShinyHunters Attack

7-Eleven recently confirmed a data breach that exposed sensitive franchisee information after a cyberattack by the group ShinyHunters, with unauthorized access detected on April 8. The company swiftly launched an investigation and began notifying affected individuals on May 1.

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SaaS Breaches Expose Gaps in Enterprise Security Thinking

In a shocking display of vulnerability, ShinyHunters breached Instructure's Canvas platform not once, but twice in a single week, siphoning off a staggering 3.65 terabytes of data from 275 million users across 8,000 institutions. The brazen attacks left hundreds of schools reeling during final exams, forcing Canvas offline and lining the attackers' pockets with a ransom payment.

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ShinyHunters Fuel Surge in Data Leaks

Meet the ShinyHunters, a notorious group behind a surge in public data leaks, who team up with The Com to scam victims out of cloud system access and then hold their data for ransom. This duo's alarming tactic has resulted in a steady stream of sensitive information being dumped into the public domain.

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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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US House Panel Probes Instructure Over Massive Canvas Cyberattack

A massive cyberattack on Instructure's Canvas platform has sparked a congressional investigation, after hackers claimed to have stolen a staggering 280 million data records from nearly 9,000 schools and online education platforms. The breach has left schools reeling, especially during final exams, and is raising urgent questions about data security.

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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 Exposes 200,000 Zara Customers

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.

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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 9,000 Schools in Canvas Hack

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.

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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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ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 330 Colleges in Canvas Hack

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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ShinyHunters Leak Exposes 119K Vimeo Emails

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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Real Estate Giant Hit by Vishing Incident from ShinyHunters, Qilin Gang

Cushman & Wakefield, a real estate giant, has confirmed a vishing incident at the hands of notorious threat actors ShinyHunters and Qilin Gang, highlighting the growing threat of social engineering attacks. This recent breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust security measures.

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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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Vimeo Breach Exposes 119,000 in Data Heist by ShinyHunters Gang

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.

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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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