Canvas platform strikes deal with hackers to delete students’ stolen data
The cyberattack targeted an online learning management system used by thousands of schools and universities, causing major outages.

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3 developments- May 8Popular higher ed system ‘Canvas’ hacked, putting millions of students’ personal data at risk
- May 9A cyberattack hit Canvas during finals and districts say some student info may be exposed
- May 12Canvas platform strikes deal with hackers to delete students’ stolen data
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3 viewpointsCanvas hack: What we know about the apparent cyberattack impacting thousands of schools
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7 viewpointsCanvas hack hit students at the worst time, and it’s a wake up call for schools everywhere
A cyberattack hit Canvas during finals and districts say some student info may be exposed
Was Canvas hacked? What we know as issues reported at schools across U.S.
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3 viewpointsHackers Strike Educational Platform Canvas Used by 9,000+Schools, Attack Timed for Final Exams
Popular higher ed system ‘Canvas’ hacked, putting millions of students’ personal data at risk
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