Instructure security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Instructure, with related coverage.
Instructure Canvas hack leaks student and teacher data
275MImpact: Data on 275 million users at about 8,800 schools and universities, according to the attackers
Education technology company Instructure confirmed a data breach related to its Canvas platform. ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen data on 275 million users at about 8,800 schools and universities, and school login pages were defaced and services disrupted. The company reached an agreement with the attackers to prevent the data from being released, and US lawmakers demanded an explanation from the company.
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Impact: Leak of student and staff data and disruption of classes and exams at many US schools
A hack of Canvas, the learning platform run by Instructure, led to a data leak and service outages at many US schools. During May final exams, students were unable to complete their tests, and Boise State University canceled some finals. Instructure said the hackers returned the data after extortion over the stolen information.
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