CSIR-NET Exam: ‘Computer Hacking’ Operation Busted, 7 Arrested by UP STF

CSIR-NET Exam: UP STF's Meerut unit has arrested 7 people for hacking the CSIR-NET online exam. The hacking was done using remote access to control the computer system and manipulate the exam.

UP STF's Meerut unit has arrested 7 people for hacking the CSIR-NET exam. (Representative Image)

Source : ABPLIVE_AI

CSIR-NET Exam: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force's Meerut unit has arrested seven people for hacking the CSIR-NET online exam. These individuals were helping candidates pass the exam by charging them large sums of money. Among those arrested are four candidates who, along with the other accused, were involved in hacking the computer system during the online exam conducted by NSEIT. The hacking was done using remote access to control the computer system and manipulate the exam.

The arrested individuals include Arun Sharma, the IT manager of Subharti University; Vineet Kumar, a computer lab assistant; and Ankur Saini, a server operator from NSEIT. The candidates arrested are Ankit, Tamanna, Monika, and Jyoti. The STF team is now searching for other members involved in this gang.

"The STF has made several revelations regarding the CSIR-NET exam. Based on confidential information, the UPSTF conducted a search operation at the examination center of Subharti University. During the search, an extra admin computer was found in the server room of the examination lab via the local area network, along with two laptops that had AnyDesk remote access tools installed," says UP STF chief Amitabh Yash.

"One person has been arrested in connection with the case, and four others, who were candidates for the exam, have been detained. Interrogation of these individuals is ongoing," he further added. 

The CSIR-NET exam was conducted in two batches. The first batch was conducted from 9 am to 12 pm. During this batch, the STF team raided the university and seized the server. This was the second time the CSIR-NET exam has been scheduled this year. The previous exam was cancelled due to reports of a question paper leak. The CSIR NET examination is conducted to determine eligibility for Junior Research Fellowships and Assistant Professor positions.