May 08, 2026
Contact: Melissa Villarin
Office: 916-327-5365
Office E-mail: MVillarin@CCCCO.edu

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, California Community Colleges’ Executive in Residence for Strategic Technology Initiatives Jory Hadsell provided the following update regarding the cybersecurity incident affecting Canvas.

“Canvas is currently coming back online across the California Community Colleges system. Colleges are taking a careful, phased approach to restoring access to help ensure systems and user information remain secure for our students and faculty.

“Our systemwide Security Center is working closely with Instructure and our college technology teams throughout this process to follow best practices and implement additional safety measures based on our assessment.

“As colleges restore access, we are also reminding our campus communities to remain alert to potential phishing or scam attempts. Canvas users should be cautious of unexpected emails or messages that request personal information, prompt urgent action, or include suspicious links or attachments.

“Instructure will never contact individuals asking for personal login or sensitive information. If a student receives a suspicious message, they should not respond and report it immediately to their college instructor, IT, or security team.

“Our highest priority is protecting our students and working with our colleges to bring Canvas fully back online in a safe and secure manner.”

The California Community Colleges is the largest system of higher education in the nation, composed of 73 districts and 116 colleges serving 2.2 million students per year. California community colleges provide career education and workforce training; guaranteed transfer to four-year universities; and degree and certificate pathways. As the state’s engine for social and economic mobility, the California Community Colleges supports the Vision 2030, a strategic plan designed to improve student success, our communities and our planet. For more information, please visit the California Community Colleges website or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

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