Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform on Thursday, following a breach by hackers known as ShinyHunters, locking out students and teachers across thousands of US schools. The hackers claim to have stolen …

The shutdown was a precautionary measure to contain the breach. The hackers warned Instructure to negotiate with them by May 12. According to reports, the hackers not only gained unauthorized access to the Canvas plat…

The incident represents a new kind of ransomware debacle, one where the hackers not only demand payment but also threaten to release stolen data. This tactic is becoming increasingly common among cybercriminals, who a…

The Canvas breach highlights the growing concern over cybersecurity in the education sector. As schools and universities increasingly rely on digital platforms for learning and administration, the risk of data breache…