Canvas Website Problem

May 8, 2026, 21:03
AsiaTechnology

Introduction

Canvas is a website for schools. Many schools around the world had a big problem with it.

Main Body

Bad people stole a lot of information from the website. They took names and emails from many students. These people want money. They said they will share the information if the company does not pay. Many students could not use the website. This happened during final exams. Schools in the US and other countries had to change their test dates. Students could not see their grades or lessons. The company, Instructure, fixed the problem. They worked with the police. They said the bad people did not steal money or passwords.

Conclusion

Canvas is working again. But schools must be careful with their data.

Learning

🗝️ The 'Action' Word Trick

Look at these words from the story: stole, took, said, fixed.

These are not 'normal' words. They are the Past Version. In English, when something is finished, the word changes shape.

How to spot them:

  • Steal →\rightarrow Stole
  • Take →\rightarrow Took
  • Say →\rightarrow Said
  • Fix →\rightarrow Fixed

💡 Quick Guide for A2 Learners

If you want to talk about yesterday or a problem that is over, don't use the present word. Use the 'Past' word.

  • Wrong: They take names yesterday. ×\times
  • Right: They took names yesterday. ✓\checkmark

Simple Rule: Most words just add -ed (like fixed), but some 'rebel' words change completely (like stole). Learn the rebels first!

Vocabulary Learning

website
A site on the internet where people can visit and find information
Example:I use the school website to check my grades.
problem
Something that causes difficulty or is not working correctly
Example:There is a problem with the login page.
information
Facts or details about something
Example:The teacher gave us information about the test.
students
People who go to school or university to learn
Example:Students are studying for the final exams.
money
Currency used to buy goods and services
Example:The thieves wanted money in return.
pay
To give money in exchange for something
Example:You must pay the fee before you can register.
grades
Scores that show how well you did in school
Example:She checked her grades on the website.
lessons
Parts of a class that teach a topic
Example:The teacher planned new lessons for the week.
company
A business that sells goods or services
Example:The company fixed the website quickly.
police
The people who enforce laws and keep safety
Example:The police investigated the theft.
passwords
Secret words used to log into a computer or account
Example:Never share your passwords with anyone.
careful
Paying attention to avoid mistakes or danger
Example:Be careful when handling sensitive data.
data
Facts or numbers that are collected and used
Example:The data was stored safely after the breach.