Cyberattack shuts down educational program Canvas
Marcos Icahuate
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.