CBSE Re-evaluation Portal Faces Cyberattack Attempts but Remains Operational
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) reported that its re-evaluation and verification portal faced multiple cyberattack attempts, including a large-scale denial-of-service attack generating nearly 1.5 million hits in two minutes. Despite these efforts to disrupt services and unauthorized access attempts, the portal remained operational, supporting over 8,000 concurrent users and processing more than 16,000 submissions on the first day.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is neutral (45/100). Lens Score 29/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- ndtv— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- timesnow— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles present a factual account of the cyberattacks on the CBSE portal without political framing. They focus on the technical aspects and the board's response, representing the official perspective. There is no evident political bias, as the coverage centers on cybersecurity challenges rather than political implications.
The overall tone is neutral to slightly concerned, emphasizing the seriousness of the cyberattacks while highlighting the portal's continued functionality. The coverage balances reporting on the threats with reassurance about the system's resilience, resulting in a measured and informative sentiment.
How 2 sources covered this story
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