INSTRUCTURE , the company behind the Canvas learning management system, experienced a major data breach this year due to cybercriminals exploiting a third-party vendor, highlighting a growing trend in higher education cyber incidents. Experts believe that the sector's careful approach to technological changes can be beneficial for ensuring quality, but a lack of timely updates may leave institutions vulnerable to sophisticated cyberattacks.
Instructure acknowledged that their traditional security protocols were being outpaced by AI-driven threats, revealing that their upgraded defenses were not completed prior to the attack.