A massive cyberattack has compromised the personal data of millions of students, with roughly 275 million records stolen from the Canvas learning management system, a cloud-hosted environment managed by Instructure. The ShinyHunters ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach, which affected over 8,800 school districts, universities, and online education platforms1. The attackers have shared a list of impacted institutions, with some having tens of records stolen, while others had significantly more. The breach is particularly concerning given the sensitive nature of the stolen data, which belongs to students, teachers, and staff. The fact that a single breach can have such far-reaching consequences highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in the education sector. This incident serves as a stark reminder that educational institutions must prioritize data protection to prevent similar breaches and safeguard sensitive information, making it a critical concern for cybersecurity practitioners and educators alike.