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Canvas back online after cyberattack; hacking group claims nearly 9,000 schools affected
Per CNA's May 8 report, the Canvas learning system used by thousands of schools was restored after a cyberattack disrupted studies.
At a glance
- Canvas was restored after a cyberattack that disrupted studies at thousands of schools, per CNA
- A hacking group claimed nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected with billions of private messages and other records accessed, per an analyst cited by CNA
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
Per CNA's May 8 report, the Canvas learning system used by thousands of schools was restored after a cyberattack disrupted studies. A hacking group posted online that nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected, with billions of private messages and other records accessed, according to a cybersecurity firm threat analyst cited by the outlet. The school count and data-access figures are the attackers' claims as characterized by the analyst; the primary article could not be retrieved for further detail.
Key facts on file
- Canvas was restored after a cyberattack that disrupted studies at thousands of schools, per CNA
- A hacking group claimed nearly 9,000 schools worldwide were affected with billions of private messages and other records accessed, per an analyst cited by CNA
PRIMARY SOURCE
CNA (Channel NewsAsia)EntitiesCanvas
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PRIMARYCNA (Channel NewsAsia)
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