INSTRUCTURE REACHES DEAL WITH SHINYHUNTERS OVER DATA BREACH

The edtech company confirmed it negotiated with the threat actors following a data breach that exposed user information. ShinyHunters, known for stealing data and threatening to leak it unless paid, had targeted Instructure's systems. Details of the agreement remain limited, though Instructure stated the deal aims to ensure the stolen data does not appear online. The company serves millions of students and educators globally through Canvas, making the breach a significant incident in the education technology sector. Instructure has not disclosed the scope of data compromised or whether payment was involved in the settlement. The company is working to assess the breach and notify affected users as appropriate. This incident underscores ongoing security challenges facing major edtech platforms that store sensitive educational and personal information.