Canvas, the online education platform, is back online after a data breach by ShinyHunters disrupted final exams for millions of users. The breach exposed names, emails, and student IDs but not financial data.
Schools like Penn State and UC system have not yet restored access, while others postponed exams. Users are urged to change passwords and watch for phishing.
- ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, threatening to release data unless schools negotiate. - Instructure confirmed the breach and shut down Free-for-Teacher accounts.
- Final exams were postponed or canceled at many schools, including University of Illinois and Baylor. - Security experts recommend using password managers and multi-factor authentication.
The incident highlights the risks of relying on a single platform for education, affecting students and faculty in Tuolumne County and Confidence.