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Canvas, a widely used learning management system, was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, disrupting students' studies during finals. Schools like Texas A&M University and the University of Houston confirmed their students were affected. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach affecting nearly 9,000 schools globally, warning of potential data leaks. Instructure, the company behind Canvas, did not comment on whether the shutdown was precautionary or due to the hackers. Screenshots indicated the group threatened to leak data and set deadlines for May 12, suggesting ongoing discussions about extortion. Rich in digital data, schools are attractive targets for hackers. #cybersecurity #dataleaks #education #hacking #studentdisruption #Instructure #cyberattack #hackers #Canvas #studentdata https://abc13.com/post/southeast-texas-universities-affected-data-breach-involving-canvas-software/19060861/