Canvas and Alamo Colleges District: UTSA, UIW, Alamo Colleges among San Antonio schools hit by Canvas cyberattack outage

San Antonio Schools Hit by Cyberattack on Canvas Learning Management System

The Alamo Colleges District confirmed on Thursday that it is responding to a global cybersecurity incident targeting Canvas, a widely used learning management system (LMS). The attack has disrupted operations at multiple San Antonio-based institutions, including the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), and the Alamo Colleges District itself.

The incident, which appears to be part of a broader wave of cyber threats, has caused outages and service interruptions for students and faculty relying on Canvas for coursework, assignments, and communication. While details on the nature of the attack such as whether it involves ransomware, data breaches, or other malicious activity remain limited, the affected institutions are working to restore functionality and assess potential risks.

The timing of the attack coincides with a critical period for academic institutions, as many prepare for midterm exams and ongoing coursework. The full extent of the impact on students, faculty, and administrative operations is still under evaluation. No specific threat actor or motive has been publicly identified at this time.

Source: https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/gallery/alamo-colleges-district-responding-to-worldwide-cybersecurity-attack-on-canvas-potential-impact-on-local-systems-and-to-put-protective-measures

Canvas TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/canvas

Alamo Colleges District TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/alamo-colleges

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