# Instructure Pays Off Hackers After Canvas Data Breach

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Podcast: [Tech News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tech-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7438584)
Published: 2026-05-12T17:14:32+00:00
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## Resource

Instructure, the company behind the Canvas learning platform, has struck a deal with hackers, ShinyHunters, who recently breached their system. The hackers stole a massive amount of student data, but Instructure assures that the data is secure and wont be leaked. The company, which temporarily went offline during the incident, has promised to keep their community safe and has taken measures to prevent future attacks. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/5585b43d2e3a4aed

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