Instructure disables its Canvas edtech platform, used by thousands of schools and universities, amid a data extortion attack claimed by ShinyHunters (Brian Krebs/Krebs on Security)

Instructure has temporarily disabled its Canvas edtech platform, which serves thousands of educational institutions, due to a data extortion attack attributed to the hacking group ShinyHunters. This disruption has significantly impacted classes and coursework, raising concerns about data security in the education sector.