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IIT Hacker Gets Second Chance After Website Breach
31 Jul
Summary
- Student hacked IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras websites after admission rejection.
- IIT Kanpur will assess the student's technical skills instead of legal action.
- Competent students may get a chance to apply in the next admission cycle.
An aspiring student, denied admission to IIT Kanpur's new Bachelor of Cyber Security program, allegedly hacked the institute's websites. The student claimed the breach was to demonstrate cybersecurity skills and secure a fair chance for admission.
IIT Kanpur's director confirmed the alleged unauthorized access to certain website sections. Rather than filing an FIR, the institute will now assess the student's technical expertise.
If the student proves competent through a test, they will be eligible to apply in the upcoming admission cycle. Senior faculty will also counsel the student on the illegality of unauthorized system access.
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