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Instructure & ShinyHunters

3 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated May 12, 2026

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Instructure was the victim of a massive cyberattack and extortion campaign by the hacking group ShinyHunters. The company ultimately reached an agreement with the hackers to secure the deletion of stolen user data.

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Instructure: Instructure, the provider of the Canvas learning platform, suffered two significant cyberattacks by ShinyHunters, leading to a data breach affecting millions of users. The company reached an agreement with ShinyHunters for the return and destruction of stolen data, but faced criticism for potentially paying a ransom and for its communication during the crisis.
ShinyHunters: ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claimed responsibility for the cyberattacks on Instructure's Instructure platform, stealing data from millions of users. They reached an agreement with Instructure for the data's return and destruction, likely involving a ransom payment.
May 12, 2026 · 12 articles
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Instructure: Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, reached an agreement with hackers to delete stolen data after a cyberattack, causing temporary system disruption and raising concerns about data security.
ShinyHunters: ShinyHunters is the hacking group that claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Instructure's Canvas platform, threatening to leak data and negotiating a deal for its deletion.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Instructure: Instructure, the parent company of Canvas, experienced a cyberattack that disrupted its services, leading to significant operational issues for thousands of schools and universities. The company's reputation and stock price are negatively affected due to the breach and the handling of compromised data.
ShinyHunters: ShinyHunters, a hacking group, claimed responsibility for the cyberattack on Instructure, threatening to leak sensitive data. Their actions caused significant disruption and concern for data privacy.
May 07, 2026 · 46 articles
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