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Canvas developer Instructure says 'agreement' reached with hackers

ABC Australia · May 12, 2026, 4:36 AM · Also reported by 2 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Canvas is a learning management software used by educational facilities across the world, and was recently at the centre of a data hack.
  • The company at the centre of a cyber attack involving online learning platform Canvas says it has reached an "agreement" with the hackers responsible, with Instructure's CEO offering an apology to those affected.
  • The data breach involved the theft of large amounts of data, including student ID numbers, email addresses and messages on the learning platform.

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Canvas is a learning management software used by educational facilities across the world, and was recently at the centre of a data hack. (ABC News)

The company at the centre of a cyber attack involving online learning platform Canvas says it has reached an "agreement" with the hackers responsible, with Instructure's CEO offering an apology to those affected.

The data breach involved the theft of large amounts of data, including student ID numbers, email addresses and messages on the learning platform.

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