A massive hack of the education platform Canvas has severely disrupted California colleges, affecting hundreds of thousands of students during finals. The attack by ShinyHunters exploited a vulnerability, leading to a multi-day outage and data breach concerns.
- The hack hit UC, CSU, and community college systems, as well as K-12 districts like LA Unified. - Students lost access to assignments, tests, and communication with professors, with many reporting a lack of proactive outreach.
- Experts warn about the risks of relying on centralized platforms like Canvas, where a single breach can affect millions. - The incident has prompted calls for a legislative audit into California's reliance on such tools.