Hackers returned the data and assures it is no longer being held...

[Phishfry]

Very nice hackerz. They should get an award for honesty.

Instructure Pays Ransom to Canvas Hackers

Although the monetary value of the deal is unknown, Instructure says the cybercriminals have returned the hacked personal data and offered assurance “that no Instructure customers will be extorted as a result of this incident.”

www.insidehighered.com

 

[tingo]

Of course not; they used theft (of data) and blackmail to get money. This is a criminal act in all legal jurisdictions (AFAICT). They should be arrested, prosecuted and given sentence.

 

[mer]

"returned the data"
Sure, sure they have. The data never left the hacked system, all they've done is say "We got money from you we promise to not share it or let others extort you".

The word of the person breaking into your house and stole your stuff is worth how much? and is how trustworthy?