Michigan schools among those affected by Canvas cybersecurity incident
A cyberattack on Canvas, a learning management system used by thousands of U.S. schools and universities, including Michigan institutions like Highpoint Virtual Academy, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, and the University of Michigan, forced temporary shutdowns and disrupted academic activities. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, while affected institutions like Wayne State University assured no student data or passwords were compromised and worked on alternative solutions for final exams.
A cyberattack on Canvas, a widely used learning management system for schools and universities, disrupted operations across the U.S., including multiple institutions in Michigan. The platform, which handles homework, exams, and course materials, was taken offline after the hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach targeting Instructure, the company behind Canvas. Michigan schools affected include Highpoint Virtual Academy, Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy, and the University of Michigan, which temporarily removed user access while investigating. The University of Michigan confirmed campus-wide notifications were sent to Canvas users, and access was restricted during the incident. Wayne State University also disabled Canvas access but stated there was no evidence of compromised student assessment data or passwords. The university announced plans to use alternative methods for administering final exams and recording grades. Instructure, Canvas’s parent company, is working to restore services as quickly as possible. The attack highlights growing cybersecurity risks in education, where digital platforms are critical for teaching and learning. Schools and universities are now scrambling to mitigate disruptions while ensuring student data remains secure.
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