Instructure Strikes Deal With Hackers Who Breached It Twice
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Instructure Strikes Deal With Hackers Who Breached It Twice
CANVAS DATA BREACH SPARKS GLOBAL EDUCATION SECURITY FEARS A major Canvas data breach has raised serious concerns across the global education sector after hackers claimed they reached a deal with the company behind the widely used school platform. If you are wondering whether student data was stolen, whether schools are safe, or what this means for online learning systems, the situation is still developing—but early reports suggest millions of student and staff records may have been exposed. The breach targeted a system used by thousands of schools worldwide to manage coursework, communication, and student records. Cybercriminals claimed they accessed highly sensitive personal information, then used repeated attacks and threats to pressure the company into negotiating. While officials say a resolution has been reached, cybersecurity experts warn that the risks may not be fully over. HOW THE CANVAS DATA BREACH UNFOLDED The Canvas data breach reportedly began with unauthorized access to inte…