Cyberattack shuts down educational program Canvas

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SAN DIEGO (KYMA) – A cyberattack has affected a program used by schools and universities across the country.

Canvas is a digital hub used by over 30 million people and educational institutions such as Princeton and Harvard.

Some universities have reported receiving a ransom note on their Canvas homepages saying “pay or leak,” threatening its access to millions of users.

The cyberattack happened during finals week for some students.

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