INSTRUCTURE BREACH EXPOSES DATA FROM 8,800 SCHOOLS

Instructure, which operates Canvas—a widely-used learning management system—confirmed the security incident. The alleged theft represents one of the largest education sector breaches on record. The hacker has publicly disclosed the breach and claims access to student records, staff information, and institutional data. The scope spans institutions globally, though specific details about compromised data categories remain unclear. Instructure said it discovered unauthorized access and launched an investigation with cybersecurity experts. The company is notifying affected institutions and working to secure its systems. Educational institutions relying on Canvas serve millions of students worldwide. Breaches of this scale raise concerns about data protection standards in edtech infrastructure and potential identity theft risks for students and staff. Instructure has not disclosed the breach's technical cause or timeline. Affected schools are expected to announce notification procedures separately.