Weak data protection exposes Nepal to growing cybersecurity risks

Tribhuvan University’s first-year undergraduate examinations are currently underway. Last week, colleges across the country were busy distributing admit cards to students. However, while institutions focused on making admit card distribution more convenient, they largely overlooked data security and privacy.

Padma Kanya Campus in Bagbazar publicly exposed the personal data of 1,364 students by posting their admit cards on social media. The post was removed after media reports highlighted the issue. By then, however, students who had scanned the QR code had already gained access to other students’ symbol numbers, registration numbers, and academic records.