Cyberattack shutters Canvas learning platform for schools across the U.S.
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The online learning platform Canvas, which is used by 30 million students around the world, was hacked Thursday in a massive cyberattack.
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The platform is used by thousands of schools, including major universities.
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A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
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**Summary:** A hacking group disrupted the Canvas learning platform used by over 30 million students across the U.S., affecting thousands of schools and universities. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the vulnerability of educational technology to cyber threats, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures in educational institutions.
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