Stay Vigilant: Identifying Scams in Wake of Canvas Breach

In light of the recent data breach affecting Canvas , it is important that all members of our community know the importance of digital security and role we all play in safeguarding personal information.

At this time, there's been no evidence that sensitive personal information was compromised. However, after these types of cyber-attacks, leaked information can expose members of our community to more sophisticated phishing attempts.

Cybercriminals are already avidly targeting colleges and universities with fake messaging through email, text, and phone that may appear to come from platforms like Canvas. Sometimes, they even pretend to be a person you may know, such as an educator or friend, making it increasingly difficult to identify what’s real and what’s a scam.

Protect yourself and others by remaining vigilant and remember these important safety tips before you respond.

The use of logos, colors, names, or email signatures are often used when attempting to bait you into believing they’re real.

Alamo Colleges District will never ask for:

If someone asks for these items, it is likely a scam .

Recognizing phishing attempts is more important than ever, as scammers now use AI to create messages that look legitimate and professional.

Be cautious if a message:

If you receive a suspicious email, do not respond, open attachments, or click any links.

If you clicked a suspicious link, entered your password somewhere unusual, or responded to a suspicious message, take immediate action:

Make sure your ACES account is secure by setting up your security questions. This serves as an additional layer of verification to prevent unauthorized access to your account, and it gives you a way to recover your account if you forget your password.

Remember: Cybercriminals rely on confusion, urgency, and trust. Take your time and verify before responding.

When in doubt, the Alamo Colleges District directly using official phone numbers listed on our website .