Event Brief
East Tennessee schools hit by Canvas cyberattack
Filed: May 08, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Summary: Canvas learning platform incident disrupted several East Tennessee schools, including UT and Maryville City Schools.
WHO: Several East Tennessee schools, including the University of Tennessee and Maryville City Schools
WHAT: A nationwide cybersecurity attack impacted the Canvas learning platform used by schools in the region
WHEN: May 08, 2026 at 2:06 PM ET
WHERE: East Tennessee
WHY: The Canvas learning platform was affected by a nationwide cybersecurity incident.
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