multi source·5/8/2026·3 sources analyzed
Cyber attack affects numerous US universities and schools
A hacking group has breached the Canvas academic software, impacting institutions across the country. Students faced disruptions during finals as access to the platform was lost. (sources: bbc, foxnews)
ModernAction Briefing
The Canvas platform, used by many educational institutions, experienced a cyber attack that disrupted access for thousands of students. Hackers have threatened to leak data from 275 million users.
- A hacking group breached the Canvas software, affecting schools and universities nationwide.
- Students reportedly lost access to Canvas during finals due to the incident.
- The hacking group has threatened to leak data from 275 million users.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about cybersecurity in educational institutions and the protection of student data.
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