Canvas is used by both the University of Kansas and Kansas State University.

On Thursday, a hacker group called "ShinyHunters" said it was responsible for a data breach of Instructure, which manages Canvas.

Tens of thousands of students studying for final exams around the world Friday regained access to a key online learning system after a cyberattack had earlier knocked it offline, throwing schools and universities into turmoil.

Access to a program that serves as a hub for University of Missouri students and instructors has been restored. The University of Missouri said Friday that Instructure, which operates the Canvas learning management system,

Idaho State University and other colleges and universities in Idaho are still dealing with the aftermath of a cyberattack that compromised student data and disrupted final exams and grades.

The University of Massachusetts Student Government Association kicked off the semester on Wednesday, Dec. 8 by announcing the start of new University learning systems, discussing the flexible learning initiative and appointing members to new positions.

Higher education institutions in the Valley are returning to normal after the learning management system they use, Canvas, was breached as part of a cybersecurity incident affecting Canvas’ parent company,