Universities caught up in global hacking incident

Checkpoint · May 8, 2026 · 3m

Universities across the country have been caught up in a global hacking incident that has hit 9000 education providers around the world. Learning managment system Canvas has been breached, and data including names, email addresses, student ID numbers and messages between users are at risk. The system's currently offline, meaning students can't access course materials or submit assignments. Luka Forman has the story.