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19-Year-Old Hacker Exposes Security Flaws in CBSE's Digital Evaluation System
Who is the 19-year-old hacker behind the latest CBSE security controversy?
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Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker from West Bengal, claims to have discovered security vulnerabilities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) digital evaluation system, potentially exposing examination-related files online. CBSE denies these claims, stating that the alleged breaches were in a testing environment, not affecting real student data.
- 01Nisarga Adhikary reported vulnerabilities in CBSE's digital infrastructure, claiming that examination-related files were accessible without authentication.
- 02CBSE refuted Adhikary's claims, asserting that the exposed links were part of a testing environment containing only sample data.
- 03The controversy has intensified scrutiny on CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which is already facing criticism for technical issues.
- 04Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged discrepancies in the OSM system and promised corrective actions.
- 05The incident has sparked a broader debate on cybersecurity measures in public examination systems, emphasizing the need for robust data protection.
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Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker from West Bengal, has raised concerns about the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) digital evaluation system by claiming he found security vulnerabilities that allowed access to examination-related files online. He alleged that a CBSE-linked cloud storage system was misconfigured, enabling unauthorized users to browse sensitive materials, including scanned answer sheets and question papers. This revelation has prompted significant public concern among students, parents, and educators regarding data security. However, CBSE has strongly denied these allegations, clarifying that the links mentioned were part of a testing environment with sample data, not real student records. The ongoing scrutiny comes as CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system is already under fire for various technical issues. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has acknowledged the problems and assured that corrective measures are being implemented. The situation has reignited discussions about the importance of cybersecurity in educational institutions, highlighting the need for stringent oversight and robust security protocols.
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The controversy raises significant concerns about the security of examination data, affecting students and their families.
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