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* Professor CyberRisk
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Episode Information
Title: 9,000 Schools Hacked, AI Used as Malware Bait, and the IMF Sounds the Alarm
Episode Number: TBD
Air Date: 2026-05-08
Overview
It was a rough week for education, AI trust, and global finance. Join Professor CyberRisk
and Cyber Cowboy Live as they break down the biggest cybersecurity stories from
2026-05-03 to 2026-05-07 — including a massive Canvas LMS breach affecting 275 million
users, attackers using fake AI sites to spread new malware, and the IMF warning that
advanced AI could trigger a systemic shock to global financial markets.
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Top Stories
1. Duke among 9,000 schools affected by Canvas cyberattack - The Duke Chronicle
The threat group ShinyHunters breached Instructure's Canvas LMS, defacing login pages
and exfiltrating over 3.65 TB of data across nearly 9,000 institutions worldwide —
affecting an estimated 275 million users.
https://slashdot.org/firehose.pl?op=view&id=183156890
2. Hackers Use Fake Claude AI Site to Infect Users With New Beagle Malware
Attackers built a convincing fake site for a popular AI tool, using SEO poisoning and
malvertising to deliver a new backdoor called Beagle via DLL sideloading.
https://hackread.com/hackers-fake-claude-ai-site-infect-beagle-malware/
3. Akamai shares surge 26% on $1.8B AI infrastructure deal as Q1 results meet estimates
Akamai is doubling down on AI-powered security with a major acquisition, signaling
where the industry is heading.
4. IMF Warns New AI Models Risk 'Systemic' Shock To Finance
The IMF is raising red flags about AI-powered cyberattacks targeting the highly
interconnected global financial system — and the potential for cascading consequences.
Topics Covered
* Canvas LMS breach: scope, impact, and what schools should do now
* How attackers are weaponizing AI brand trust to spread malware
* Akamai's AI security acquisition and what it signals for the industry
* IMF's warning on AI-driven systemic risk to global finance
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