*JAMB Hacking Scandal: 20 Suspects Arrested for CBT Server Sabotage* The Department of State Services and Nigerian Police Force have arrested 20 suspects for allegedly hacking the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board's (JAMB) Computer-Based Test (CBT) servers. The suspects are part of a larger syndicate of over 100 individuals specializing in hacking examination bodies' servers. *How the Hacking Occurred:* - *Specially designed software*: The syndicate used attacking software to remotely infiltrate and manipulate JAMB servers at targeted CBT centers. - *Routers used for hacking*: The software was installed on routers covertly placed near CBT centers to override JAMB's secure platforms. - *Ghost software*: The software distorted exam data, causing discrepancies between questions answered and actual questions displayed. *Consequences:* - *Widespread failure*: The hacking led to widespread failure in the 2025 exams. - *Candidates paid for high scores*: Candidates paid between ₦700,000 and ₦2 million for high scores. *Arrests and Investigation:* - *20 suspects arrested*: The suspects were arrested in coordinated operations across states, including Lagos, Edo, Anambra, Kano, and Delta. - *Identities withheld*: The suspects' identities are being withheld pending their arraignment in court. - *No evidence of JAMB complicity*: No evidence of complicity has been found against seven JAMB officials who supervised service providers at affected CBT centers. *Next Steps:* - *Investigation ongoing*: The investigation is ongoing, and the suspects will face trial. - *Measures to prevent future hacking*: JAMB and relevant authorities may implement additional security measures to prevent future hacking incidents.