MIT Canvas goes down after cybercrime group breaches Instructure
Hacker NewsMay 7, 2026
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MIT's Canvas learning management system experienced downtime following a breach by a cybercrime group targeting Instructure, the platform's parent company. The incident raises concerns about the security of educational tools and the potential impact on students and faculty relying on these systems for online learning.