News Summary

• Instructure has confirmed a data breach affecting students' private information.
• The hacking and extortion gang ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the breach.
• The hackers claim to have stolen students’ names, their personal email addresses, and messages sent between teachers and students.
• TechCrunch is not naming the schools as they are not confirmed victims.
• Based on information that appears on their websites, both schools appear to use Instructure’s platform Canvas, which allows customers to manage coursework and assignments.