Cyber Attack on Canvas Learning Management System Hits Educational Institutions
Australian Educational Institutions Affected by Global Cyber Breach of Learning Management System
A recent cyber breach has affected Australian schools, universities, and TAFE providers, as well as institutions worldwide, due to a vulnerability in the Canvas learning management system.
Scope of the Breach
The breach, which was disclosed by Instructure on its customer status page, affects nearly 9,000 institutions globally, with Australian institutions confirming their involvement.
- State schools in Queensland and Tasmania
- Universities in New South Wales and South Australia
- TAFE in Tasmania
Compromised Data
The compromised data appears to include:
- Identifying information such as names, addresses, and student ID numbers
- Mesages between users
At this stage, t
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