Summary
On October 3, 2025, the group ShinyHunters publicly claimed responsibility for a ransom demand targeting Instructure.com – Canvas (instructure.com), a U.S.-based educational technology company. The threat actor has warned of releasing sensitive data if their demands are not met.
Incident Report
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Target | Instructure.com – Canvas |
| Domain | instructure.com |
| Country | USA |
| Attacking Group | ShinyHunters |
| Date Reported | October 3, 2025 |
| Threat Actor Statement | “The full leak will be published soon, unless a company representative contacts us via the channels provided.” |
About Instructure.com – Canvas
Instructure Inc. is a technology company known for developing the Canvas Learning Management System (LMS), which is widely used by educators and students globally.
About ShinyHunters
ShinyHunters is a notorious cybercriminal group known for targeting organizations with data breach and ransom schemes.
Proactive Response
Organizations can proactively respond to such threats through darkweb monitoring. It’s crucial to consistently monitor darkweb activities to detect potential threats early. Use the email breach checker to safeguard your company from potential data leaks.
Recommendations
- Monitor your domains and email addresses for exposure using reputable threat intelligence tools.
- Conduct a full compromise assessment and incident response drill internally.
- Verify backups and ensure they are offline and ransomware-resistant.
- Educate staff on phishing, social engineering, and lateral movement techniques used by groups like Qilin.
- Engage with cyber forensics and legal counsel before initiating contact with threat actors.
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Disclaimer
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Our goal is to inform organizations of emerging threats so they can take timely defensive action.
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