Canvas Education Platform Restores Services Following Cyberattack
After a cyberattack attributed to the hacker group ShinyHunters, the Canvas education platform is now back online. The group had previously attempted to extort universities.
Editorial Staff
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Updated about 19 hours ago
The Canvas education platform has resumed operations following a cyberattack that disrupted its services. The attack was linked to the hacker group known as ShinyHunters.
Prior to the cyberattack, ShinyHunters had been involved in efforts to extort universities, raising concerns about the security of educational institutions.
The restoration of the platform's services comes as universities and students rely heavily on online education tools, especially in the current digital landscape.