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In a startling breach, a 19-year-old man posed as a student and managed to stay inside the IIT Bombay campus for 14 days, during which he created 21 fake email IDs and accessed campus facilities without authorization.
👨💻 How He Got In
According to campus authorities, the impersonator:
Blended in with students during orientation and hostel activities
Managed to access a student hostel
Allegedly used the email IDs to gain Wi-Fi, mess access, and attend seminars
His actions raised suspicion when multiple fake email credentials were detected attempting to log in from the same device.
🛑 Caught After Internal Probe
Campus security and IT teams flagged unusual activity through internal audits, leading to:
Cross-verification of student IDs
Tracing IPs tied to multiple accounts
Physical verification revealing the impostor had no enrollment record
🔐 IIT Bombay Reviewing Campus Security Protocols
The incident has prompted a thorough review of entry processes, hostel checks, and digital ID issuance policies. Discussions are ongoing to introduce biometric checks and digital access controls across hostels and labs.
🙋 FAQ – IIT Bombay Fake Student Incident
Q1: How did the fake student enter the IIT Bombay campus?
He blended in during public events and managed to access hostels unnoticed.
Q2: How was he caught?
IT flagged abnormal email ID activity from a single device, prompting a manual ID check.
Q3: What did he do while inside?
He created 21 fake email IDs, used Wi-Fi, and accessed mess and academic facilities.
Q4: Will IIT Bombay change its security protocols?
Yes, new rules including biometric checks and tighter email verification are under review.
- Q5: Was any sensitive data compromised?
- No major breach of sensitive information has been reported so far
published on 1st july
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