The Delhi Police have filed a First Information Report (FIR) after the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) lodged a complaint about repeated cyberattacks on its re-evaluation portal. The attacks have disrupted the re-evaluation process for the Class 10 and 12 board examinations, causing inconvenience to thousands of students.
Details of the Complaint
The CBSE reported that the re-evaluation portal was targeted multiple times, leading to unauthorized access attempts and service disruptions. The board has been working to secure the portal and ensure the integrity of the re-evaluation process. The complaint was filed with the Cyber Cell of the Delhi Police, which has initiated an investigation into the matter.
Impact on Students
The cyberattacks have caused delays in the re-evaluation results, leaving students anxious about their academic future. Many students had applied for re-evaluation of their answer sheets, hoping for a revision of marks. The CBSE has assured that steps are being taken to resolve the issue and that the re-evaluation process will be completed as soon as possible.
Police Investigation
The Delhi Police's Cyber Cell is probing the case under relevant sections of the Information Technology Act and the Indian Penal Code. Officials are working to trace the source of the attacks and identify the perpetrators. They have also advised the CBSE to enhance its cybersecurity measures to prevent future incidents.
Background
The CBSE re-evaluation portal allows students to apply for re-checking of their answer sheets. The board had recently released the results for Class 10 and 12 exams, and a significant number of students opted for re-evaluation. The repeated cyberattacks have raised concerns about the security of educational portals and the vulnerability of student data.
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on educational institutions in India. Experts have called for stricter cybersecurity protocols and regular audits to safeguard sensitive information.
