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Canvas hack allegedly exposed 275 million student records worldwide in hours
Technology
Published on 8 May 2026

What if it is still ongoing across schools and universities
Allegations say hackers accessed around 275 million student records through the Canvas platform, rattling schools and universities across multiple countries. Students and staff reportedly feared exposure of private messages, academic details, emails, and personal data. Experts caution this may be far bigger than a typical school cyber incident and are closely watching whether the breach timeline extends beyond the initial attack.
- Alleged breach may have impacted 275 million student records
- Private messages and academic data are among reportedly exposed details
- Incidents spread quickly across education systems worldwide
- Experts warn it could be larger than a typical school hack
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