A coordinated cyberattack disrupted access to the Canvas learning platform this week, affecting tens of thousands of students across the United States and globally during a critical time in the school year.
With final exams and graduations underway, cybersecurity experts say the timing of the attack is likely intentional and designed to pressure schools into responding quickly.
Kyle Berger, chief technology officer for Arlington ISD, said these types of attacks often coincide with high-stress periods on campuses…