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Security Researcher Claims Tech Glitch Exposed BYJU’S Student Data; Co Denies Leaks

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A technical glitch at BYJU’S, an Indian edtech giant, exposed sensitive student data, including loan and payment details. However, BYJU’S stated that it was a short-lived glitch and no data was compromised. Security researcher Bob Diachenko revealed the incident, asserting that a misconfigured service instance enabled access to personal information without a password. While TechCrunch reported that names, addresses, phone numbers, and email IDs were exposed, BYJU’S CTO Anil Goel emphasized that no personal data was breached. This incident compounds the challenges faced by BYJU’S, including controversies, funding concerns, and corporate governance issues.