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News in English (USA) / 07.05.2026 / 10:00

Significant Cybersecurity Breach Impacts Educational Institutions Worldwide

A massive cybersecurity incident has targeted Instructure, the parent company of the Canvas learning management system, exposing the personal information of millions of students and staff. With claims of data theft affecting 275 million users across approximately 9,000 institutions, this breach highlights serious vulnerabilities in educational technology platforms. Reports indicate that affected parties include hundreds of thousands of users from various states, including North Carolina and California, where notifications have been sent to parents regarding the exposure of sensitive information. Furthermore, attacks have extended to educational establishments in New Zealand and Australia, raising concerns over the security protocols of third-party vendors. As investigations continue, educational authorities are urging affected individuals to remain vigilant regarding their personal data.
Inside Higher Ed, St. Petersburg College, WRAL, KUTV, Malwarebytes, The Daily Pennsylvanian, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, KMPH, Charlotte Observer, TechCrunch