Cyber attack disrupts swath of US universities and schools nationwide

A cyber attack has disrupted several universities and schools across the US, causing chaos and major disruptions. The attack targeted academic software Canvas, used by thousands of schools and universities, causing it to go offline. The company Instructure, which owns Canvas, reported that it was available for most users by late Thursday. Universities such as Penn State and the University of California Los Angeles were affected, with some exams cancelled and students struggling to submit assignments online.