# Instructure Pays Off Hackers, But Is It Safe?

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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: 2026-05-12T17:23:11+00:00
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## Resource

Instructure, the company behind the Canvas school portal, struck a deal with hackers ShinyHunters after two data breaches. The hackers stole personal data from 275 million students and staff, and later disrupted login pages for ransom. Instructure confirmed the hackers destroyed the data and wont target customers again. However, experts warn against paying ransoms, as it may fuel cybercriminals and not guarantee data safety. This incident underscores the vulnerability of educational technology security. 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/c1607db738196f54

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