CBSE rejects OSM breach claims amid hacker URL dispute

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has denied allegations of a breach affecting its Open Source Management (OSM) system. A hacker claiming responsibility sparked controversy by registering similar URLs, creating confusion about which website was legitimate. CBSE clarified that no sensitive data was compromised and that the incident involved only a URL registration dispute rather than an actual security breach. The board advised users to verify official websites before accessing educational portals. This incident highlights the risks of domain spoofing and the importance of verifying authentic government websites. Source: India Today.