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Ransomware Breach Affects Major Education Platform
Canvas, a widely used education platform, experienced a ransomware breach. Schools are warning users not to log in yet as questions and final exam disruptions remain.
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The Verge
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2026-05-08 18:02 UTC
NPR
Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
2026-05-08 18:09 UTC