The Canvas Data Breach Explained

Key Takeaways

A recent cyber attack has affected nearly 9,000 schools. A large tech firm called Canvas was targeted. This company is a learning management system where courses, materials, and grades are held. They were targeted by a notorious hacking group. Students were reportedly logged out of accounts and only saw this note when trying to log in. The hackers are currently demanding money and are saying they'll leak data if they're not paid. They've reportedly breached 275 million users, but this attack is still developing. So, if you use Canvas, watch out for an influx of scam calls or emails and follow Kirk McDonald