(SOUTHERN COLORADO) —A cyberattack launched by the ShinyHunters group has disabled the Canvas learning platform, impacting thousands of students nationwide, including some in Southern Colorado. The attack has led to the theft of personal information and caused significant disruptions for online educational institutions like Colorado Destinations Academy.
The group responsible has reportedly threatened to release the stolen data by May 12 if their demands are not met.
This incident marks the second cyberattack on the Canvas platform this month by ShinyHunters. The breach primarily involved student emails, student ID numbers, and names, according to reports from The Associated Press…