9,000 Schools Hacked, AI Used as Malware Bait, and the IMF Sounds the Alarm

Hosts* Professor CyberRisk* Cyber Cowboy LiveCyber Maps* Bitdefender Threat Map: https://threatmap.bitdefender.com/* Checkpoint Threat Map: https://threatmap.checkpoint.com/* Kaspersky Cyber Threat Map: https://cybermap.kaspersky.com/* Talos Intelligence - ebc_spam Map: https://talosintelligence.com/ebc_spamEpisode InformationTitle: 9,000 Schools Hacked, AI Used as Malware Bait, and the IMF Sounds the AlarmEpisode Number: TBDAir Date: 2026-05-08OverviewIt 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.Guest InformationNone this episodeTop Stories1. 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=1831568902. 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. https://siliconangle.com/2026/05/07/akamai-shares-surge-26-1-8b-ai-infrastructure-deal-q1-results-meet-estimates/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. https://news.slashdot.org/story/26/05/07/200212/imf-warns-new-ai-models-risk-systemic-shock-to-financeTopics 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 financeResources & LinksNone this episodeCall to Action* Subscribe to stay ahead of the latest cybersecurity threats every week* Leave a review and let us know what stories you want covered* Join the conversation in our Discord community — links belowSponsorsNo sponsors this episodeConnect With Us* Website: https://www.youvealreadybeenhacked.com* X: @professorcyberrisk* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@YABHPodcast* Discord: https://discord.gg/cz3xdsrqAE