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10 May 2026

Canvas cyberattack: NUS, SIM ask users to reset passwords as added precaution

Canvas cyberattack: NUS, SIM ask users to reset passwords as added precaution

Affected users will be prompted to do so when they next access NUS IT services, including their e-mails, VPN or other systems requiring NUS authorisation. 


As it continues to monitor the situation, NUS said Canvas has been placed under controlled access, adding that only selected users who require Canvas for critical academic or operational purposes will be granted access.

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