Canvas breach exposed 9000 schools as ShinyHunters claims 6.65 terabytes stolen

Published on 12 May 2026

A stolen dataset linked to thousands of schools

ShinyHunters, a hacking group behind alleged data theft and extortion, claims it stole about 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data. The post reportedly points to information tied to roughly 9,000 schools, raising concerns for educators and students using the platform. Canvas developers are expected to address what the exposed data includes and what safeguards are being strengthened.

ShinyHunters claims it stole 6.65 terabytes of Canvas data
The alleged breach involves data linked to about 9,000 schools
The group is known for data theft and extortion campaigns
Canvas updates may clarify impact and next security steps

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Canvas breach exposed 9000 schools as ShinyHunters claims 6.65 terabytes stolen

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