Education technology company Instructure has paid a ransom to hackers who breached its Canvas learning management system, which is widely used by educational institutions globally. The attack disrupted online learning for millions of students and raised concerns about the security of educational technology platforms. The company is working with cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach and strengthen its security measures.
Background
Canvas is a widely-used learning management system in the education sector, serving millions of students and educators globally. Ransomware attacks on educational institutions and their technology providers have been increasing in frequency and severity in recent years.
- Source
- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- May 12, 2026 at 10:56 AM
- Score
- 8.0 / 10