Tampa Bay Schools and SPC Hit by Canvas LMS Data Breach In early May, cyberattackers compromised student and staff accounts within the Canvas learning management system (LMS), affecting Hillsborough and Pinellas county schools as well as St. Petersburg College (SPC). Officials confirmed that the breach exposed only basic user details, though they urged affected individuals to remain cautious. The incident was first reported by the Tampa Bay Times, which noted that the attack targeted the widely used educational platform. While the full extent of the breach remains unclear, no evidence suggests that sensitive data such as Social Security numbers or financial information was accessed. The affected districts and SPC are continuing to assess the impact and response. The breach highlights ongoing cybersecurity risks in educational institutions, where digital platforms like Canvas serve as critical infrastructure for remote and in-person learning. No further details on the attackers’ motives or methods have been disclosed.

A 17 year old High school student accessed and disrupted Pinellas County school computer system. The student made the whole network unavailable for the school by attacking the school district’s computer system. The student hacker was expelled from school.