Instructure threat report

ShinyHunters conducted a breach of Instructure's Canvas learning management system in April 2026, affecting over 150 UK higher education institutions. The breach resulted in data exfiltration but downstream damage was reported to be limited. The incident came to wider attention in late June 2026 when UK institutions began disclosing impacts.

• Canvas breach hit 160 UK unis but caused limited damage | Comput(opens in a new tab)