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Ransomware Gang Says It Hacked Vanderbilt University
The university had restored many of its operations by Tuesday, but hackers claim they stole one million–plus Social Security numbers and tranches of other personal information.
Cybersecurity Threat Delays Start of Classes at UT San Antonio
Although the university says no data was compromised, experts say the disruption still has consequences.
Canvas Hackers Target Dozens More Colleges
Students Remain Higher Ed’s Cybersecurity Weak Link
College technology leaders generally feel good about the cybersecurity training they provide employees. Students? Not so much. Experts say this is risky for institutions—and for students.
Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers
Although the monetary value of the deal is unknown, Instructure says the cybercriminals have returned the hacked personal data and offered assurance “that no Instructure customers will be extorted as a result of this incident.”
Universities Suspend Final Exams After Canvas Hack
The breach of the learning management system used by two out of every five North American higher ed institutions continues to reverberate.
Hackers Target Canvas—Again
‘PAY OR LEAK’: Hackers Target Big Higher Ed Vendor
The criminal extortion group ShinyHunters breached Instructure last week. The hackers, who have also attacked individual universities, demanded the ed-tech giant pay up or face a data leak.