SINGAPORE: The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) said on Friday (May 8) that it had contacted affected organisations to provide support and guidance on mitigation steps, after education platform Canvas was hit by a cyberattack.
Canvas, used by schools, colleges and universities for grades and course materials, and owned by US edtech company Instructure, went down on Thursday, blocking student access.
“We have reached out to affected organisations to offer assistance and provide advice on mitigation measures,” said CSA, adding that it was “monitoring the situation”.
The Singapore Institute of Management (SIM), in response to CNA’s queries, confirmed it was affected by the Canvas breach, causing “inconvenience and concern” to its students and faculty.
“We are aware of the ongoing disruption affecting access to the Canvas learning platform, which is impacting academic institutions globally,” SIM said.
“The incident occurred within the environment of Instructure, and we understand the inconvenience and concern this has caused our students and faculty.”
In the meantime, SIM said it will put in place temporary arrangements. These include sending of Zoom lesson links directly to students, while deadlines for quizzes and assignments due during this period may be extended.
