Updated May 11, 2026
Access to Canvas is back up at all UC locations. The University will keep monitoring the situation as new information comes in. We’ll share updates through local communications.
Community members are urged to stay alert for phishing emails or suspicious messages.
Updated May 9, 2026
UC is still reviewing the latest updates from Instructure and its cybersecurity team regarding the Canvas incident. Campuses are figuring out how to restore services based on current needs.
Further details will be provided via local channels as we learn more.
As always, we remind everyone to be cautious about potential phishing attempts or unusual communications.
Updated May 8, 2026
Instructure has indicated that the security incident is contained. UC is carefully deciding when to restore Canvas access based on campus needs. We recognize the disruption this situation has caused for students, faculty, and staff. We will keep monitoring the situation and provide more updates soon.
Updated May 7, 2026
Recently, the University of California has been closely watching a security issue with Instructure, the company behind Canvas, which many educational institutions use worldwide. The Canvas login showed a suspicious message from a threat actor. For details about the incident and Instructure’s response, you can visit their Security Incident Update page.
Again, we urge community members to be vigilant. The University will never ask for sensitive information like passwords or bank details through email or calls. Due to safety concerns, UC has temporarily blocked Canvas access until we can ensure the platform’s security. Protecting personal and institutional information is our top priority, and we’re working with all locations to understand the impact on students and staff.
We will keep you updated on UCnet as new information becomes available. For more specific details, visit your campus’s site. Here are some links for updates:
May 6, 2026
Instructure has alerted the University of California about a data breach affecting its systems. This issue impacts many schools across the nation. We are in touch with Instructure and coordinating with cybersecurity partners to monitor the situation.
As always, we ask the community to stay cautious and watch for unexpected messages. The University won’t request sensitive information like passwords through email or text.
Instructure is providing status updates on its website. We will keep the UC community informed as new updates arise.
