MUMBAI, Dec. 28 -- Cybercrime targeting Maharashtra's education sector has expanded significantly over the past four to five years, exposing schools, colleges and examination boards to a rapidly evolving set of digital threats. While national cybercrime reporting shows a steady rise in online offences across categories, a closer examination of Maharashtra's education field reveals a distinct pattern of cyber-enabled incidents directly impacting students, teachers, and the credibility of public examinations. According to reliable sources tracking digital offences, education-related cyber incidents in the state began rising sharply after 2020, coinciding with the accelerated digital shift brought on by remote learning, online examinations and...