Kindle app a scam

[thatcher_bohrma]

Alert! I got a support call from a student trying to use a canvas app for Kindle. We discovered that it's a scam. Be warned...

http://www.amazon.com/Canvas-Student-Grades-Professors-App/dp/B016UBZRGE/ref=sr_1_1?s=mobile-apps&ie...

[scottdennis]

Hello  @thatcher_bohrma ​,

Thank you very much for bringing this to our attention.  This is not an official Instructure app and we appreciate the heads up.

[Chris_Hofer]

Hi  @thatcher_bohrma ​...

Would it be alright with you if I moved your posting over to the Canvas Mobile Users group here in the Canvas Community?  The folks at Instructure would like to keep discussions re: mobile in one location, so if you'd like to follow that group using the link I've provided, please do so.  Let me know if you're ok with moving this topic to that area...thanks!

[thatcher_bohrma]

absolutely

[cgaudreau]

YIKES!

Thank you for sharing  @thatcher_bohrma ​! We have some Kindle users on campus, so this is invaluable information.

[scottdennis]

Just FYI for anyone interested; on Friday I notified our security and legal teams who will respond appropriately.

[Steve_Watts]

Frightening! Not sure how many of our students are Kindle users but I've notified all of our departmental support staff in case they get any queries. Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention,  @thatcher_bohrma ​

[scottdennis]

 @thatcher_bohrma ​ earned the "Uncover Agent" badge for reporting this potential threat.  Way to go Thatcher.  Thank you!