Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack

Cybercrime group ShinyHunters defaces school login pages after claiming a fresh breach of education tech firm Instructure. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Hackers deface school login pages after claiming another Instructure hack

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A cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters has defaced the login pages of several schools that use Instructure’s educational software, following a claim that it once again hacked the company. The attacks, which targeted institutions relying on Instructure’s widely used learning management system, displayed extortion messages on the compromised login portals, demanding payment to prevent further data exposure. The incidents come after ShinyHunters publicly asserted responsibility for a new breach of Instructure, a major provider of digital tools for schools and universities. The group, which has a history of targeting education technology firms, did not immediately provide evidence of the full scope of the intrusion, but the defacements served as a visible demonstration of their access to customer systems. Affected schools have not been named by Instructure or the hackers, but the defacements were confirmed by cybersecurity researchers monitoring the group’s activities. Instructure, known for its Canvas learning platform, is used by thousands of educational institutions worldwide. A breach of its systems could expose sensitive student and faculty data, including login credentials, course materials, and personal information. The company has not yet issued a public statement confirming or denying the latest alleged hack, but it has faced previous security incidents, including a 2022 breach that exposed data from its Canvas and other products. The defacements highlight the ongoing vulnerability of educational technology platforms, which have become attractive targets for cybercriminals due to the large volumes of personal data they hold. ShinyHunters has a track record of stealing and selling data from companies like Microsoft, AT&T, and others, often using extortion tactics to pressure victims into paying ransoms. The group’s claims against Instructure, if verified, could represent a significant escalation in their targeting of the education sector. The implications of the alleged breach extend beyond the immediate defacements. If ShinyHunters gained access to Instructure’s internal systems, they could potentially access data from multiple schools simultaneously,...

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