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ShinyHunters Ransomware Attack Disrupts Canvas and Vimeo Platforms
The Canvas learning platform and Vimeo streaming site were disrupted by a ransomware attack claimed by the ShinyHunters hacking group, which employs a "pay or leak" strategy, causing lingering questions and final exam disruptions for users.
8 May, 18:06 — 8 May, 18:09
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Canvas is back online, but questions — and final exam disruptions — linger
Some schools are warning users not to log back into Canvas yet, after a ransomware group claimed credit for a data breach. Half of North America's higher education institutions use the platform.
By Rachel Treisman
Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual107d ago
Why ShinyHunters hacked Canvas, Vimeo- Inside the group’s ‘pay or leak’ strategy
A hacking group called ShinyHunters has disrupted a popular university learning platform, a video streaming site.
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First report: hindustan-times · 8 May, 18:06|Full coverage: 3 · 2h|Window: 2h
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