Crime
Students Face Payment Glitches Following Cyber Breach
A malicious cyberattack on the CBSE revaluation portal disrupted its payment system, causing abnormal fee displays and affecting around 50 students during the application process for verification and re-evaluation of answer sheets.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) revaluation portal reportedly came under a malicious cyberattack, affecting its payment system and causing disruptions for students seeking verification and re-evaluation of their examination answer sheets.
According to government sources, unauthorized attempts were made to access the portal, resulting in technical anomalies within the payment gateway system.
A source stated that around 50 students were affected by the incident after the portal was compromised.
The attack reportedly impacted the payment gateway associated with HDFC Bank, leading to unusual fee calculations during the application process.
Fee Display Anomalies Reported
Students attempting to submit applications reportedly encountered highly irregular payment amounts. In some cases, the payable fee displayed on the portal fluctuated from as little as Re 1 to as much as ₹67,000–₹68,000, creating confusion among applicants.
Key Details
| Particulars | Information |
|---|---|
| Platform Affected | CBSE Revaluation Portal |
| Nature of Incident | Malicious Cyberattack |
| Students Affected | Around 50 |
| Impact | Payment Gateway Disruption |
| Reported Fee Range | Re 1 to ₹67,000–₹68,000 |
Officials indicated that the issue was detected and corrective measures were initiated to contain the impact and restore normal operations.
The incident comes during the post-result phase when students apply for services such as answer-book verification, obtaining scanned copies of answer scripts, and re-evaluation of marks.
Authorities are examining the source of the attack and reviewing cybersecurity safeguards to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The development has highlighted the growing importance of robust digital security measures in large-scale educational platforms that handle sensitive student data and financial transactions.