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Alleged cyberattack temporarily shuts down Canvas

Alleged cyberattack temporarily shuts down Canvas

Summary

Canvas, a popular online education platform used by many U.S. schools, temporarily shut down due to a reported cyberattack. The company confirmed that hackers accessed the system by exploiting a problem with free teacher accounts.

Key Facts

  • Canvas is an education platform used by schools and universities across the United States.
  • The platform temporarily went offline on Thursday due to unauthorized activity.
  • The cyberattack involved exploiting a vulnerability in free accounts made for teachers.
  • The company identified the suspicious activity and took action to address it.
  • The incident is still being investigated, and updates may follow.
  • Cybersecurity issues like this affect many online services, especially those used in education.
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