The latest from www.wired.comhttps://www.wired.com© Condé Nast 2026en-USFri, 08 May 2026 06:45:52 +0000https://www.wired.com/story/canvas-hack-shinyhunters-ransomware-instructure/69fd45d7740b0efb9775b994Fri, 08 May 2026 05:02:40 +0000Thousands of schools around the US were paralyzed on Thursday after education tech firm Instructure shut down access to its Canvas platform following a breach by hackers going by the name ShinyHunters.SecuritySecurity / Cyberattacks and HacksSecurity / PrivacySecurity / Security Newsransomware, cybersecurity, malware, hacks, hacking, security, vulnerabilitiesLily Hay Newman, Andy GreenbergCondé NastDrop Outhttps://www.wired.com/story/doordash-promo-code/6740c6ad29e1604c90f59b4fFri, 08 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000Explore today’s top DoorDash promo codes for $25 off your first order, free delivery, and 50% off DashPass for students and select users.Gearcoupons, ShoppingMolly HigginsCondé NastCouponshttps://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-executives-discuss-openai-sam-altman-2018/69fd130464b2ad9bfec628aeFri, 08 May 2026 01:42:14 +0000Leaders at the tech giant were skeptical of OpenAI—but wary of pushing it into the arms of Amazon, according to emails dating back to 2018.BusinessBusiness / Artificial IntelligenceOpenAI, Microsoft, Musk v. 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