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Instructure confirms Canvas user data exposed in cyberattack

📅 11 May 2026 at 10:46 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Instructure confirms Canvas user data exposed in cyberattack

Instructure has confirmed that attackers gained unauthorized access to parts of its environment and exploited a vulnerability tied to the company’s Free for Teacher support ticket system. The company says Canvas is now fully operational and that core learning data, including coursework and submissions, was not compromised. The update comes days after a widespread outage … The post Instructure confirms Canvas user data exposed in cyberattack appeared first on CyberInsider.

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🔍Threat Overview

Instructure's Canvas learning management system was compromised by attackers exploiting a vulnerability in the Free for Teacher support ticket system, exposing user data but not core learning data.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Canvas
Attack Vectors
Free for Teacher support ticket system vulnerability
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement multi-factor authentication for Canvas accounts.
2Regularly review and update support ticket system permissions.
3Monitor Canvas login portals for suspicious activity.
📦Affected Products
Canvas learning management system

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