Instructure resuelve brecha de datos de Canvas con hackers

Instructure resuelve brecha de datos de Canvas con hackers

Seguridad

Instructure, la empresa que opera el sistema de gestión de aprendizaje Canvas, sufrió un ciberataque del grupo de hackers ShinyHunters que comprometió datos personales de usuarios de casi 9,000 instituciones educativas en todo el mundo, según The Daily Pennsylvanian. El ataque interrumpió el acceso a Canvas para miles de escuelas a nivel global, afectando a estudiantes y profesores durante períodos críticos de exámenes, reportaron AP News y BBC.

Posteriormente, Instructure pagó un rescate para recuperar los datos comprometidos que afectaron aproximadamente a 275 millones de usuarios en más de 8,800 instituciones, según Inside Higher Ed. Finalmente, la empresa llegó a un acuerdo con ShinyHunters para la devolución y destrucción de los datos robados, detalló The New York Times.

Actores

Instructure ShinyHunters

Ubicaciones

Instructure Headquarters

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Resumen

The claim that the breach affected approximately 275 million users across over 8,800 institutions was confirmed. The assertion that, on May 7, 2026, the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters breached Instructure's Canvas learning management system was partially confirmed, as the main event was verified but some specific details remained unconfirmed. There was not enough evidence to verify the claim that the breach compromised personal information of users across nearly 9,000 educational institutions worldwide.

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Artículos

12 de mayo de 2026
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Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data
Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data

The New York Times • 12 de may 05:23

Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning platform, has reached an agreement with the hacking group ShinyHunters for the return and destruction of stolen user data.

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Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers
Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers

Inside Higher Ed • 12 de may 01:41

Instructure has paid a ransom to cybercriminals to recover compromised data from its Canvas learning management system, affecting approximately 275 million users across over 8,800 institutions.

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8 de mayo de 2026
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Canvas system used by thousands of schools is online after a cyberattack
Canvas system used by thousands of schools is online after a cyberattack

AP News • 8 de may 21:16

A cyberattack on the Canvas learning management system disrupted access for thousands of educational institutions worldwide, impacting students and faculty during critical exam periods.

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International cyber attack disrupts swath of universities and schools
International cyber attack disrupts swath of universities and schools

BBC • 8 de may 12:27

A cyberattack by the hacking group ShinyHunters compromised the Canvas learning management system, affecting thousands of educational institutions worldwide and exposing personal data of millions of users.

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7 de mayo de 2026
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Cybercrime group crashes Penn’s Canvas system, demands ransom to prevent data release
Cybercrime group crashes Penn’s Canvas system, demands ransom to prevent data release

The Daily Pennsylvanian • 7 de may 21:12

Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has breached Instructure's Canvas learning management system, compromising personal information of users across nearly 9,000 educational institutions worldwide.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 10% Centro

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