Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now

A ransomware attack on Canvas has compromised 275 million records of students, teachers, and staff nationwide. The breach disrupts schools and raises concerns about data security. Immediate steps are recommended to protect affected individuals and institutions.

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A ransomware group behind the attacks claims to have stolen 275 million records connected to students, teachers, and staff. Here's how to deal with it.

Canvas is at the center of an ongoing cyberattack and data extortion attempt by a well-known cybercriminal group that claims to have stolen student records. If you are a Canvas user, you can take defensive measures now.

Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) from Instructure, a Salt Lake City-based educational technology company founded in 2008.

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Worried about the nationwide Canvas data breach? Take these 6 steps now

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