Global Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of 72,000 Hong Kong Students and Staff via Canvas Platform A significant data breach involving the online learning platform Canvas has compromised the personal information of over 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong’s educational institutions. The incident has prompted two local police reports, one from an affected education institution and another from a resident who received a fraudulent message linked to the leak. Chief Superintendent Raymond Lam Cheuk-ho of the Hong Kong Police’s Cybersecurity and Technology Crime Bureau revealed that the resident encountered a deceptive notification claiming their Canvas system required technical fixes. The message included a phone number, which authorities confirmed belonged to a scammer posing as technical support to exploit victims. Authorities have warned organizations to assess the security of third-party service providers and supply chain partners, while individuals are advised to remain cautious of phishing attempts stemming from the breach. The incident underscores the growing risks of supply chain vulnerabilities in digital education platforms.