A global data breach affecting the Canvas learning platform has compromised the personal information of over 72,000 individuals in Hong Kong. Seven local educational institutions, including major universities like HKUST and PolyU, have reported the breaches. Experts warn that the exposed data could be used for more sophisticated phishing attacks, potentially leading to further information theft or financial fraud. AI
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RANK_REASON Data breach affecting a widely used educational platform.