Canvas Learning Management System Experiences Major Data Breach

Instructure, the company behind the widely used Canvas LMS, has confirmed a significant data breach that occurred this past spring. The ShinyHunters group claims responsibility, alleging the theft of data belonging to 275 million individuals. This incident reportedly impacts approximately 15,000 educational institutions across the U.K., Europe, and the U.S., with stolen data potentially including private messages between students and teachers.