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ShinyHunters Breaches Instructure Canvas LMS Through Free-For-Teacher Account Program

📅 11 May 2026 at 13:21 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
ShinyHunters Breaches Instructure Canvas LMS Through Free-For-Teacher Account Program

The infamous hacking group ShinyHunters has struck again, this time targeting Instructure, the company behind Canvas Learning Management System (LMS). In early May 2026, Instructure confirmed unauthorized activity on its Canvas platform after detecting suspicious access on April 29, 2026. The breach exposed user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and some private messages exchanged […] The post ShinyHunters Breaches Instructure Canvas LMS Through Free-For-Teacher Account Program appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

ShinyHunters breached Instructure's Canvas LMS through a free-for-teacher account program, exposing user names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and private messages. This breach highlights the vulnerability of educational institutions' online platforms to targeted attacks.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Instructure Canvas Learning Management System
Attack Vectors
Free-for-teacher account program
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: critical
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement multi-factor authentication for all user accounts
2Regularly review and update permissions for free-for-teacher accounts
3Monitor Canvas platform activity for suspicious access
📦Affected Products
Instructure Canvas Learning Management System

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