A recent online meeting hosted by Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belgaum, turned controversial after an obscene video unexpectedly played during the session, reportedly due to a technical lapse.
The meeting, held via Google Meet, was organised by the Vice Chancellor for engineering college principals across the state. However, midway through the session, an inappropriate video was streamed, leaving participants shocked and embarrassed.
Initial reports suggest that the breach occurred due to inadequate encryption and poor technical safeguards. The incident has raised questions about the digital security practices of a reputed institute like VTU.
It is suspected that hackers or technology misuse, combined with the lack of basic cyber protection and awareness, might have led to the disruption. The episode has triggered strong criticism of the VTU administration for its alleged negligence.
The failure of a premier technical university to secure its own digital meetings has stirred debate and attracted criticism on social media. While the university has yet to issue an official statement, the situation has underscored the urgent need to reinforce digital security measures.
The incident has become a cautionary tale on the significance of ensuring privacy and safety during virtual engagements, especially for academic institutions.
