Canvas Breach Settlement: Cyber attackers Compensated for Student Data Erasure
In a shocking turn of events, the maker of the popular learning management platform, Canvas, has reportedly entered into a secret deal with the group of hackers responsible for crippling its system earlier this year, leaving thousands of educational institutions without access to critical student data. As part of this agreement, the perpetrators have agreed to erase the sensitive information stolen from the compromised systems in exchange for a hefty sum paid by the company.