A popular learning platform used by colleges across North America was hit by a cyberattack last week. The company confirmed that hackers accessed user data, and a known ransomware group has taken responsibility for the breach. Services have been restored, but the incident has raised serious concerns. Half of all higher education institutions on the continent rely on this platform.
Many universities are now warning students to avoid logging in until the situation is fully understood. The timing is particularly problematic, as finals season is underway. Several schools have been forced to reschedule examinations, creating significant disruption for both students and faculty.
Sources: npr.org
The words in bold are from the article.
| 1. platform | a. universities |
| 2. cyberattack | b. worries |
| 3. colleges | c. interruption |
| 4. users | d. brought back online |
| 5. ransomware | e. schools |
| 6. restored | f. system |
| 7. concerns | g. accounts |
| 8. institutions | h. stay away from |
| 9. avoid | i. digital attack |
| 10. disruption | j. malicious software |
1.f 2.i 3.a 4.g 5.j 6.d 7.b 8.e 9.h 10.c