Canvas Cybersecurity Update
May 07, 2026
Posted by STLCC in News Resources
We want to let you know about an ongoing cybersecurity issue involving Instructure, the company that runs Canvas, our online learning system.
Instructure has shared that someone gained unauthorized access to parts of their system. This issue affected St. Louis Community College and other schools that use Canvas.
Please do not access the Canvas system until further notice.
The College is working closely with Instructure and cybersecurity experts to reduce any risk. This was a third-party issue and not a breach of STLCC’s own systems. We’ll share updates as we learn more.
What You Should Do Now
Your awareness matters. Cyber incidents like this can lead to phishing or scam attempts. Please take a few minutes to protect yourself:
- Do not access the Canvas system until further notice.
- Be cautious of unexpected emails or messages that claim to be from Canvas or STLCC. The College will never ask you for your password or multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes (outside of the login).
- Use the Phish Alert button if an email looks suspicious.
- Change your password if you’re concerned (the Help Desk can help).
- Use multi-factor authentication whenever it’s available.
- Report anything suspicious right away to helpdesk@stlcc.edu.
Staying alert helps protect not just you, but the entire college community. If something feels off, don’t ignore it — report it.
Thank you for taking this seriously and helping keep STLCC safe.
Sincerely,
STLCC Cybersecurity Incident Response Team
