On Thursday, Canvas, a cloud-based Learning Management System developed by Instructure, faced significant outages affecting around 8,137 users. Reports indicated that a message from the hacking group ShinyHunters appeared on the platform, claiming responsibility for the breach. Users expressed frustration, particularly students who were preparing for exams, as the outage disrupted their access. The message from ShinyHunters warned that schools could face data leaks unless they negotiated a settlement by May 12, 2026. Instructure confirmed that Canvas, Canvas Beta, and Canvas Test were unavailable and stated they are investigating the issue. They previously disclosed a cybersecurity incident on May 3, 2026, involving a criminal threat actor. ShinyHunters, active since 2020, is known for targeting software-as-a-service providers and employing extortion tactics rather than ransomware. Users are urged to avoid clicking on any links associated with the hackers and to await further updates from Instructure regarding the situation.