Cyberattack Disrupts Canvas Learning System at Canadian Universities On May 8, 2026, Georgia Tech’s IT department alerted students, faculty, and staff to a cybersecurity breach affecting its Canvas learning management system, which is widely used for assignments and grading. The incident was part of a broader disruption impacting universities across Canada, including the University of Alberta, which confirmed it had been affected but remained uncertain about the full scope of the breach. Canvas, a platform utilized by thousands of schools globally, temporarily went offline due to the attack, disrupting academic activities. While the system has since been restored, the incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in educational technology infrastructure. No details on the attackers’ identity or the specific nature of the breach have been disclosed. The event underscores the growing threat of cyberattacks targeting critical digital tools in higher education.