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After CBSE and NTA row, JEE Advanced 2026 data exposure claim by a Dubai-based researcher sparks security debate, institute responds

After CBSE and NTA row, a fresh cybersecurity concern has emerged around the digital infrastructure linked to JEE Advanced 2026, one of India's most prestigious engineering entrance exams, reports TOI's Sanjay Sharma. The issue came to light after Dubai-based cybersecurity researcher Rylen Anil claimed that a cloud storage configuration associated with the JEE Advanced result system was publicly accessible, potentially exposing a large number of candidate records.

The development adds to a growing list of recent cybersecurity concerns involving examination-related platforms across India.

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