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ECINET Blocks 68 Lakh Malicious Hits on Counting Day, Secures 2026 Elections

ECINET cybersecurity protocols countered over 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day from India and overseas. The platform recorded 98.3 crore malicious hits across polling days with peak activity of 3 crore hits per minute. A QR code-based Photo Identity Card system was used for the first time, generating 3.2 lakh codes. ECINET integrates over 40 apps and portals as the world's largest electoral service platform.

Key Points: ECINET blocks 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day

  • 68 lakh malicious hits countered on counting day
  • 98.3 crore malicious hits across polling days
  • 3.2 lakh QR codes generated for counting centre security
  • ECINET app crosses 10 crore downloads since January 2026
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ECINET counters 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day from India and overseas

ECINET cybersecurity counters 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day. Platform records 98.3 crore hits across polling days, with 3.2 lakh QR codes for security.

"ECINET cybersecurity protocols resulted in effectively countering over 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day - ECI"

New Delhi, May 6

The Election Commission of India's IT platform ECINET played a major role in ensuring seamless operations, faster reporting and enhanced cybersecurity during the General Elections to Legislative Assemblies and Bye-elections 2026.

"ECINET cybersecurity protocols resulted in effectively countering over 68 lakh malicious hits on counting day originating from both within India and overseas, targeting key election platforms, including the results portal," according to an official release from ECI.

The platform handled massive digital traffic during the 2026 elections, recording over 98.3 crore malicious hits across polling days (April 9, 23 and 29), with peak activity reaching 3 crore hits per minute on the counting day on May 4.

Since its official launch in January 2026, the ECINET app has witnessed a significant surge in usage, crossing over 10 crore downloads to date. The beta version of ECINET was earlier used during the Bihar elections in November 2025.

In a significant step towards enhancing security at the Counting Centres, a new QR code-based Photo Identity Card system was used for the first time on counting day across all States/UTs in these elections through ECINET, said the poll body.

Highlighting the impact of the digital platform for security, ECI stated, "On counting day, over 3.2 lakh QR codes were generated to ensure that only authorised personnel could access counting venues, thereby preventing any unauthorised entry in the Counting Centres."

ECINET is the world's largest electoral service platform, bringing all electoral services of the world's largest democracy together in one seamless experience by integrating over 40 apps and portals of the Election Commission of India (ECI).

Assembly elections were held in Assam, Keralam, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry in April and recorded high voter turnout across the board. West Bengal assembly elections voter turnout has hit a remarkable number at 92.67 per cent (combined for two phases).

The ECI's final logistical and statistical roadmap for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly General Elections revealed a statewide voter turnout of 85.10 per cent.

Assam and Puducherry surpassed their highest-ever poll-participation by recording 85.38% and 89.83% voter turnout, with Keralam also recording 78.03 per cent.

- ANI

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Priya S
Impressive numbers, but I hope they also focus on ground-level issues like EVM glitches and voter list discrepancies. Cybersecurity is important, but election integrity needs both digital and physical safeguards. Still, kudos to the ECI team for handling 3 crore hits per minute!
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Rohit P
92.67% in West Bengal is insane! Democracy is alive and kicking. ECINET seems to be working wonders, but I hope the app is optimised for rural areas with low connectivity. 10 crore downloads is massive though. đź‘Ť
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Sarah B
This is the kind of news that makes me proud of India. 98.3 crore malicious hits blocked is next-level cybersecurity. Integrating 40 apps into one platform is a game changer for voter convenience. Just hope the data privacy is equally robust.
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Vikram M
Good work by ECI, but why are we still seeing delays in some polling stations? Tech is great, but ground implementation needs more accountability. However, the QR code system for counting centres is a nice deterrent against troublemakers.
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Kavya N
89.83% in Puducherry and 85.38% in Assam! Our people are really keen on voting. ECINET seems to be a big help. I just hope they fix the app's occasional lag—I faced some issues during voter ID verification. But overall, a step in the right direction.
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