Canvas Learning Platform Restored Following Cyberattack
Canvas, the widely used learning platform, back online after cyberattack
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Canvas, the online learning platform widely used by educational institutions in Southern Nevada and globally, was restored late Thursday after a cyberattack forced it offline. Instructure, the parent company, confirmed that most users could access the platform again, while universities advised students to secure essential course materials.
- 01Canvas was restored for most users after a cyberattack.
- 02Instructure took the platform offline to investigate the breach.
- 03The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the attack.
- 04Universities advised students to download essential course materials as a precaution.
- 05The Nevada System of Higher Education is monitoring the situation.
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Canvas, the online learning platform utilized by schools and universities in Southern Nevada and worldwide, was restored for most users late Thursday after being taken offline due to a cyberattack. Instructure, the Salt Lake City-based parent company, reported that unauthorized changes had been made to user pages during the incident. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach, prompting Instructure to take Canvas offline to contain access and investigate further. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) confirmed on social media that its WebCampus system was back online, advising students to download essential course materials to avoid disruptions. The Nevada System of Higher Education is actively monitoring the situation, while the Clark County School District, which also uses Canvas, reported service disruptions but did not provide immediate updates. Instructure has not yet responded to further inquiries regarding the incident.
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Students and faculty in Southern Nevada can now access course materials and tools, but they should take precautions to secure important information.
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