Canvas outage hits Harvard Stanford as ShinyHunters demands settlement over stolen student data

Published on 8 May 2026

Students stayed calm while classes collapsed nationwide

A major Canvas platform outage struck leading US universities on May 7, 2026, including Harvard and Stanford, after a cyberattack claimed by ShinyHunters. The group reportedly demanded a settlement to stop the release of stolen student information such as personal details and private messages. For many students, the disruption derailed classes and assignments amid uncertainty about their data.

Canvas went down across multiple top US universities on May 7
ShinyHunters claimed responsibility and demanded a settlement
Stolen student data reportedly includes personal details and messages
Widespread disruption left students unable to access coursework

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Canvas outage hits Harvard Stanford as ShinyHunters demands settlement over stolen student data

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