Deal reached with hackers to delete data stolen from the Canvas educational platform

Instructure, the company behind the online learning platform Canvas, reached an agreement with hackers to delete data stolen in a cyberattack that disrupted students during finals. The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, threatening to leak data from nearly 9,000 schools and 275 million individuals unless a ransom was paid. Instructure did not disclose details of the agreement but confirmed the return and supposed destruction of the data. The breach involved student ID numbers, email addresses, and names, but not sensitive information like passwords or financial details. The incident caused panic as students and faculty were locked out of Canvas, which is essential for managing grades, assignments, and communication. Instructure is working to strengthen its systems and review the data involved. QUESTION: How might increased reliance on digital platforms for education impact the security of student information in the future?