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ShinyHunters Hack Canvas: Schools on Alert
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ShinyHunters hackers breached Canvas platform, stealing data from thousands of schools, affecting millions of students and teachers. Instructure faced criticism for slow response, leading to House Homeland Security Committee demanding testimony. Hackers exploited free teacher accounts and left messages on logins, eventually striking a deal for digital proof of data destruction. Lawmakers and cybersecurity agencies are investigating, with concerns over potential encouragement of future attacks due to ransom payment. Canvas is back online, but users are advised to change passwords, watch for scams, and remain vigilant.
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