Canvas is currently offline following a massive security breach that has compromised the personal data of millions of students and educators worldwide. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for the outage, posting a ransom message on the platform’s login page. While the administration attempts to address the situation with security patches, students are left in the dark without access to their coursework and with their private information at risk. The hackers have set a deadline of May 12 for a settlement before leaking the stolen data. Experts advise students to avoid responding to any direct messages from the hackers to prevent further harassment. For now, the Big Red is forced to wait as the platform works to restore service and secure student identities.