Canvas is down as ShinyHunters threatens to leak school’s data
The VergeMay 7, 2026
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Canvas, the learning management platform owned by Instructure, is currently down following a significant data breach attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters. The breach has compromised sensitive student information, including names, email addresses, and ID numbers. ShinyHunters has threatened to leak the data unless schools take action, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in educational technology systems.