Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: The worst breaches of 2026 so far

From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance ...
USA Today

Florida students rank last for reading in 'learning recession,' report says

Florida ranked last for academic growth in reading amid a nationwide "learning recession." Out of 35 states, Florida ranked last for academic growth in reading — scores have been falling since 2022, ...
Chicago Sun-Times

U. of I. reschedules finals after learning platform Canvas reaches deal with hackers

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LAist

California colleges went big on online learning tools. Then the worst happened

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Esther Mejia and Kelly Merchant had a ...
CBS News

Canvas' parent company strikes deal with hackers to delete data stolen from educational platform

The company that operates online learning system Canvas said it struck a deal with hackers to delete the data they pilfered in a cyberattack that created chaos for students, many of them in the middle ...
The Verge

Canvas owner reaches ‘agreement’ with hackers to secure stolen data

Which probably means Instructure has paid the hacking group. Which probably means Instructure has paid the hacking group. is a news writer focused on creative industries, computing, and internet ...
Inside Higher Ed

Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers

Instructure has paid a ransom to a gang of cybercriminals that have twice hacked the company’s learning management system, Canvas, over the past week and a half. According to an update published by ...
The Washington Post

Canvas hack exposes schools’ vulnerability to cyberattacks

The vast data breach at education platform Canvas this week exposed the vulnerability of student information as hackers increasingly target school systems, colleges and the tech companies they rely on ...
PCGamesN

Steam Machine release window, specs, and price estimate

Find out everything you need to know about the Steam Machine with our comprehensive guide to arguably the biggest gaming PC hardware launch of 2026. The Steam Machine is set to revolutionize the ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Canvas hack leads U. of I. to postpone finals, schools scramble without popular learning tool

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Bloomberg L.P.

NYC School District Hit by Malware Attack as Well as Canvas Hack

As the New York City Public School system grapples with the Canvas service hack affecting schools nationwide, one of its Manhattan campuses is contending with a separate incident. Officials discovered ...
WBEZ

Canvas hack leads U. of I. to postpone finals, schools scramble without popular learning tool

Many Illinois colleges and schools are scrambling after the online learning platform Canvas went offline Thursday following a cyberattack on its parent company. The shutdown forced the University of ...