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A serious incident involving the misuse of an Assistant Returning Officer's (ARO) login credentials for the Election Commission of India's (ECI) ENCORE portal has come to light. The Kaithal Deputy Commissioner took to Twitter earlier today (April) to inform the public about the situation.Also Read | Haryana designates public figures as district icons to woo voters.According to the tweet, on April 4, 2024, an unauthorised individual or group gained access to the ENCORE portal using the user ID assigned to an ARO for the Kaithal assembly segment under the Kurukshetra Parliamentary Constituency in Haryana. The culprits then misused the access to post derogatory content on the portal.Kaithal Deputy Commissioner in A Post on X:The Deputy Commissioner has assured swift action in response to this breach. Five individuals suspected to be involved in the incident have been suspended. Additionally, a First Information Report (FIR) has been registered at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Kaithal on April 5, 2024. To ensure a thorough investigation, an enquiry is also underway to gather further details and identify those responsible.The ENCORE portal is a crucial platform used by the ECI for managing election data and communication between officials. This incident underscores the significance of robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard sensitive information and systems, especially during elections.

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