# When trust becomes the attack surface

> The reported cyber attack involving Canvas and the subsequent ransomware payment will inevitably trigger familiar debates around paying ransomwares.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/when-trust-becomes-the-attack-surface?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3926849d2e1dbe1a01dc10)
- **Published:** 2026-06-22
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #surface
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a3926849d2e1dbe1a01dc10

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