Tagged: Student Data Privacy

May 20, 2026

Extortion in the Classroom: FBI Warns of ShinyHunters Cyber Attack on National Distance-Learning Platform

The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued an official warning regarding the cascading aftermath of a cyber-intrusion orchestrated by the notorious threat syndicate ShinyHunters against a major distance-learning platform utilized by...

Cybercriminals

May 11, 2026

Academic Lockdown: How the ShinyHunters Attack on Canvas LMS Paralyzed Thousands of Schools During Finals

Canvas, one of the preeminent learning management systems in the United States, descended into maintenance mode this Thursday, precipitating a multi-hour disruption for thousands of primary schools, colleges, and universities. This systemic failure manifested...