Cybersecurity Response
In light of digital and cybersecurity challenges, San Jos茅 State University (mini传媒) and the California State University (CSU) work around-the-clock in tandem to safeguard student and employee data and restore secure functionality as quickly as possible.
This page serves as a repository for updates and official university communications on disruptions to or unplanned, emergency suspensions of information technology systems; teaching and learning software; enterprise and operational applications; communications and telecommunications infrastructure; internet and network systems; and other digital tools provided, managed, or contracted by mini传媒 and/or the CSU.
To see the operational status of all software and network systems, view the live page below. Or, .
Canvas Cybersecurity Incident
The week of May 4, 2026 San Jos茅 State University was informed of a recent cybersecurity incident involving Instructure, the vendor that provides Canvas, the university's learning management system.
As of May 8, Canvas is operational again. Out of an abundance of caution, the CSU has removed blocked access and redirects but continues to work to restore secure integration between CSU systems and Instructure's Canvas. The latest updates from the CSU systemwide office will be on the Incident Page.
The threat actor accessed data from many educational institutions worldwide stored at Instructure鈥檚 site that likely included information from the CSU. Instructure is still confirming what data may have been exposed, but based on their preliminary assessment, it may include personal information such as names, email addresses, student ID numbers, and user messages. At this time, neither Instructure nor we can confirm whether any individual鈥檚 data at mini传媒 was included. Canvas does not store passwords, Social Security numbers, financial information, or dates of birth.
Out of an abundance of caution, we encourage all community members to remain vigilant for phishing or suspicious communications and to report any such activity to abuse@sjsu.edu.
- May 8, 2026, 11 a.m. Community Update from the Provost:
- May 8, 2026, 9:45 a.m. Community Update:
- May 7, 2026 Community Update:
- May 6, 2026 Community Update:
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Canvas down?
Canvas access is securely restored across all CSU campuses, including San Jos茅 State. Faculty and students may safely log into Canvas. Do not click on links in emails demanding you pay money for access or to safeguard your information. Log in through Canvas through one.sjsu.edu and report any and all phishing attempts to abuse@sjsu.edu.
This situation is fluid, and the CSU is working with Instructure to determine the full scope of impact and will provide further updates as soon as they are available.
Please continue to refer to the page for updates and resources for affected individuals. If you have any questions or concerns, please .
How do I stay safe online or using any digital tool provided to me by mini传媒 and/or the CSU?
mini传媒 Information Technology provides this guidance on cybersecurity for all students, faculty, staff and auxiliary employees.
Where can I get more information on this incident?
Visit the .
Additional information
Prevent cybersecurity exposure or risk by referring to mini传媒 IT's guide on cybersecurity.
If you have any safety concerns at mini传媒, please contact UPD at (408) 924-2222 or report
through the Spartan Safe mobile app.
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