Canvas

Update – May 8, 2026

Utah Tech University is aware of the recent cybersecurity incidents involving Instructure Canvas. These incidents are broad and have potentially affected all Canvas users worldwide. As a Canvas customer, Utah Tech has been notified of the security incidents, and we are working to determine if Utah Tech data has been affected. No systems directly operated by Utah Tech have been compromised. Utah Tech does not house financial information, student conduct information, or government identifiers (SSN, Driver’s License, home addresses, or birthdates) in Canvas. We are actively monitoring the situation with Canvas and will provide updates as soon as we receive them.

For more details regarding these incidents, see USHE Public Notice. For more information from Instructure, please see Instructure’s Security Incident Update and FAQ.

At this time, please continue to remain diligent about basic cybersecurity protections, including:

  • Stay alert for suspicious messages. Do not click links in unsolicited messages claiming to be from Canvas, Instructure. Take note of how to identify a phishing attack.
  • Do not click links in unexpected emails that appear to come from Canvas or Instructure. Report anything suspicious: report phishing.
  • Utilize links on Utah Tech sites to reach Canvas and other University services.
  • Never share your password or a two-factor code with anyone, even someone who claims to be from a trusted organization.
  • Be cautious with links and attachments from unknown senders. Both can carry malware that compromises your device or steals your information.
  • Keep your software and operating system up to date. Updates patch known security weaknesses that attackers rely on.