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                                                  EXAM HACKING AND LEGAL CONSEQUENCES
                       In 2020, a group of students in Maharashtra tried to hack into their school’s online exam portal
                       to access the question papers before the exam. They intended to get an unfair advantage in the
                       upcoming exam. However, their hacking attempt was detected by the school’s IT team, who noticed
                       unusual activity on the portal. The school authorities were immediately informed, and the students
                       were caught before they could access the exam papers.
                       The students involved in this case likely believed that hacking into the portal would guarantee them
                       a good grade, but they failed to understand the serious consequences of their actions. Instead of
                       preparing for the exam honestly, they sought a shortcut. Their actions not only violated the principles
                       of fairness and honesty but also exposed them to disciplinary action from the school and legal
                       penalties. The hacking attempt disrupted the exam process and raised concerns about the security
                       of online systems.
                       Following the discovery, the school took strict disciplinary actions, including suspending the students
                       and disqualifying them from the exam. The case was also reported to the police, and legal action
                       was taken under the Information Technology Act (IT Act), which covers cybercrimes like hacking
                       and online fraud. This case served as a powerful lesson on the importance of academic integrity, the
                       legal consequences of cybercrimes, and the need for students to approach exams with hard work
                       and honesty.

                       Based on the above case, answer the following questions:

                       1.  What are the risks of trying to cheat in an exam, and how can it affect you?

                       2.  How can knowing about cyber laws help you avoid getting into trouble online?

                            Identity Theft: Using someone else's personal information, like their name or credit card
                            details, without permission to steal or commit fraud.

                            Digital Signatures: An electronic way to sign documents online, proving who you are and
                            making sure the information is secure.

                            Block Cipher: A block cipher encrypts data in fixed-size blocks, one block at a time.

                            Defense-in-depth: Defense-in-depth means using multiple layers of security so that if one
                            layer fails, another layer still protects the system.

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