CBSE Class 12 Re-evaluation Portal Faces Cyber Attacks Amid Student Grievances

Overview of the CBSE Re-evaluation Portal Issues

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) activated the application portal for Class 12 answer sheet re-evaluation on June 2. Despite this, numerous students have expressed frustration over their inability to submit applications. In response, CBSE has reported attempts to breach its portal, citing a recent 'Denial of Service' attack that resulted in 1.5 million hits in just two minutes, along with over 100,000 unauthorized access attempts.

Details on Cyber Attacks Targeting the Portal

On the launch day, many students tried to apply for re-evaluation, but malicious actors attempted to disrupt the service with cyber attacks. CBSE confirmed that the latest incident involved a 'Denial of Service' attack, which overwhelmed the portal with traffic and unauthorized access attempts.

Successful Applications Amidst Challenges

CBSE reported that the re-evaluation portal can handle over 8,000 users at once, allowing for simultaneous application submissions. By 3:00 PM on June 2, more than 16,000 students had successfully completed their applications for re-evaluation.

CBSE's Commitment to Student Support

In light of student feedback, CBSE has made enhancements to the platform, including extending session time limits to improve user experience. The board has assured that its teams are on high alert to assist students effectively.

History of Hacking Incidents on the Portal

The CBSE portal has previously been targeted by hackers. An incident occurred where an unidentified hacker compromised the portal meant for retrieving scanned copies of Class 12 answer sheets, demanding ₹8,000 from students for a single subject copy, despite the official fee being ₹100. CBSE later confirmed this hacking incident. Ethical hacker Nisarg has warned that the portal remains vulnerable, raising concerns about the potential exposure of students' personal information.