Canvas LMS Ransomware Attack: A Growing Concern
- Canvas LMS is currently down due to a ransomware attack
- Universities are affected during finals week, causing disruptions to exams and coursework
- Users are criticizing Canvas for poor communication and lack of transparency
The Situation
Canvas LMS, a popular learning management system, is currently down due to a ransomware attack. This has caused significant disruptions to universities during finals week, with some exams and coursework being affected.
Reactions from the Community
The internet is buzzing with reactions to the attack.
My kids are in the middle of their finals week. What a mess. Universities know nothing, Canvas claims to be in a ‘scheduled maintenance’, and one Prof claims to ‘not have any copies of material offline’ which seems pretty negligent.
This sentiment is echoed by many, who are frustrated with the lack of communication from Canvas.
Others are calling for stricter penalties for ransomware attackers.
1. It should be illegal for any company to pay ransomware attacks. Period. No pay out ever. 2. The penalty for being the attacker should be linked to the system they violated.
This highlights the need for a more robust approach to dealing with these types of attacks.
The Internet’s Verdict: 70% Hyped, 30% Skeptical
Focus Keyword: Canvas Attack
