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Canvas Parent Company Deletes Stolen Data After Hack

12 May 2026 15:20

Instructure, the company behind Canvas, reached an agreement with hackers to delete stolen data after a cyberattack disrupted finals for students in Los Angeles County. - The attack locked out students and faculty during finals week.

- CEO Steve Daly apologized for the incident. - No details were provided on whether a payment was made or who was behind the hack.

The company temporarily took the system offline to investigate and has since worked to restore normal operations.

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