Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker, successfully breached the servers of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and accessed answer sheets, according to reports. He is among those at the center of the controversy surrounding the CBSE's On-Screen Marking system.
Adhikary described the exploit as 'child's play', indicating that the security vulnerabilities were relatively easy to exploit. The breach raises serious questions about the integrity and security of the CBSE's digital examination infrastructure.
The On-Screen Marking system, which CBSE uses to evaluate answer sheets digitally, has come under scrutiny following this incident. The hacker's ability to access sensitive data suggests potential weaknesses in the system's design or implementation.
CBSE has not yet issued an official statement regarding the breach or the specific security measures that were compromised. The incident is likely to prompt a review of the board's cybersecurity protocols.
Students and parents may be concerned about the confidentiality of their examination data. The breach could affect trust in the CBSE's digital evaluation processes, especially as the board increasingly relies on technology for assessments.
Further details about the extent of the breach or whether any data was altered remain unclear. The hacker's identity and motives have been disclosed, but CBSE has not confirmed any immediate corrective actions.
