CBSE denies OSM portal hacking claim
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) denied claims of a breach in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, stating the hacked portal was only a testing site with sample data and not the operational evaluation platform. A cybersecurity researcher named Nisarga alleged vulnerabilities allowing unauthorized access to examiner accounts and mark alterations, but CBSE dismissed the claims, asserting the actual system remains secure with strong safeguards.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has rejected allegations of a cybersecurity breach in its On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, clarifying that the portal referenced in viral social media posts was an internal testing site and not the operational platform used for evaluating Class 12 board exam answer sheets. In a statement posted on X, CBSE confirmed the operational OSM portal had a different URL and had not been compromised or exposed to vulnerabilities as claimed. A cybersecurity researcher identified as Nisarga, who also described himself as a Class 12 student, alleged in February that he had hacked the CBSE OSM portal and discovered critical flaws allowing unauthorized access to examiner accounts, password resets, and potential mark alterations. CBSE dismissed these claims, emphasizing that the actual evaluation system remains secure and equipped with robust safeguards and transparency mechanisms. The clarification follows widespread concerns after Nisarga’s claims went viral on social media. CBSE stressed that the testing site contained only sample data and no actual evaluation records, student information, or confidential marks. The board reiterated its commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process. Separately, amid complaints about payment-related issues, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with senior officials from four public sector banks—State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, and Indian Bank—to address CBSE’s payment gateway problems. Pradhan directed the banks to enhance the reliability of the payment system for services like re-evaluation requests and answer sheet photocopies, ensuring faster grievance resolution and automatic refunds for failed or duplicate transactions. The minister’s intervention aims to improve user experience and reduce delays in financial transactions, which have been a recurring issue for students and parents. CBSE continues to monitor the situation and work with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations across its digital platforms.
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