Users are currently unable to log in to the Canvas learning management system because of a nationwide security breach.
If you are already in Canvas and it prompts you to perform any action — such as clicking a link, logging in, resetting your password or completing any tasks — do not proceed. These prompts may not be legitimate while the system is down.
Instructors have been asked to postpone assignments due on Thursday, May 7, while this issue is addressed.
Microsoft 365 logins are not affected by this situation.
The Universities of Wisconsin Administration is working with multiple teams to address this issue on behalf of students. Information security teams and legal counsel at all levels of the UWs are engaged.
The breach, first reported May 1, affects the cloud-based system operated by Instructure, and affects UWM and all other Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) campuses.
UWM’s information security team, along with UWs, will continue to actively monitor the situation. UWM does not collect dates of birth, government identifiers or financial information in Canvas.
Information will continue to be shared promptly.