Security incident at the supplier Instructure (Canvas)
The supplier Instructure, which operates the Canvas learning platform, has experienced a security incident. At present, there is no confirmed information that Malmö University has been affected. The University is monitoring the situation and is in dialogue with the supplier.
What has happened at Instructure, the supplier that runs Canvas?
Instructure has experienced a security incident. According to the provider, the incident has been dealt with and is being investigated further.
Is Malmö University affected?
At present, there is no information to suggest that Malmö University has been affected. The University is in regular contact with Instructure and is monitoring the situation closely. Nor is there any information to suggest that any Swedish higher education institutions have been affected by the incident.
Who might be affected by the security incident?
If it turns out that Malmö University has been affected, this may concern students and staff who use Canvas.
What data may have been affected based on the information currently available?
Data that may have been affected includes names, email addresses, MauIDs and messages in Canvas. According to current information, no passwords or personal identification numbers have been affected.
How is Malmö University handling the situation and how will we provide further updates?
Relevant departments within IT security, information security and data protection are involved.