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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Medtronic Faces Federal Lawsuits Over Recent Hack
Medtronic is facing a wave of federal lawsuits after a massive data breach exposed over 9 million records containing sensitive personal information, sparking concerns about the company's handling of customer data. The breach, attributed to the ransomware gang ShinyHunters, has left many questioning the vulnerability of medical device manufacturers to cyber threats.
Medtronic Probes Corporate Data Breach After ShinyHunters Claims
Medtronic is investigating a corporate data breach after a cybercrime group called ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over nine million records, including personal info and internal company data. The company confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed certain internal systems, sparking a probe into the incident.
Pitney Bowes Hit by 8.2M Email Address Leak in ShinyHunters Breach
A massive data leak has hit Pitney Bowes, with 8.2 million unique email addresses compromised in a breach claimed by the notorious cybercrime group ShinyHunters. The stolen data also includes names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and even company employment records.
Medtronic Discloses Cyber Breach by ShinyHunters Gang
Medtronic recently reported a cyber breach by the ShinyHunters gang to federal authorities and the SEC, revealing that hackers had infiltrated its corporate IT system. Fortunately, the company has found no evidence that patient safety or electronic connections to customers were compromised.
ShinyHunters Breach Exposes 5.5M ADT Customers' Data
A massive data breach at ADT has exposed the sensitive information of 5.5 million customers, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses, which is now being tracked by breach-tracking service Have I Been Pwned. This incident highlights the importance of staying vigilant about your personal data security.
Medtronic Breach Exposes Risks in Medical Tech Sector
The recent Medtronic data breach highlights a glaring vulnerability in the medical tech sector, with phishing attacks like this one proving that many organizations are still granting employees far more access than they need. Medtronic has confirmed the breach was contained within its corporate IT systems, with no evidence it impacted patient safety or product operations.
ADT Breach Exposes 5.5 Million in ShinyHunters Hack
A massive data breach at ADT has put 5.5 million people's personal info at risk, including names, phone numbers, addresses, and sensitive details like dates of birth and Social Security numbers. The breach, linked to the ShinyHunters extortion group, has left millions vulnerable to potential identity theft and scams.
ADT Breach Exposes Customer Data, ShinyHunters Claim Responsibility
ADT confirmed a data breach on April 20, after discovering unauthorized access to sensitive customer and prospective-customer information, which was swiftly shut down and investigated. The breach exposed key personal details, but thankfully, payment information and customer security systems remained unaffected.
ADT Confirms Cyber Intrusion After ShinyHunters Extortion Attempt
ADT confirmed a cyber intrusion on April 20, swiftly isolating the breach and collaborating with incident responders and law enforcement to contain the damage. The compromised data included sensitive information like names, phone numbers, and addresses, as well as dates of birth and partial Social Security numbers for a smaller subset of individuals.