Who is Nisarga Adhikary? 19-year-old Indian honoured by US DoJ for finding ‘critical vulnerability’ in law enforcement
The teenager’s cybersecurity work has also extended to US military systems, where he said he has identified and reported vulnerabilities to the authorities.
Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher from India, has been honoured by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for discovering a critical vulnerability in one of their major law enforcement systems. Adhikary, who first gained recognition earlier this year for finding vulnerabilities in CBSE’s Online Submission of Marks (OSM) portal, reported the security flaw to the DoJ, leading to his inclusion in their cybersecurity Hall of Fame.
The teenager's work extends beyond the DoJ, as he has also reported vulnerabilities to US military systems, which the authorities investigated and patched. Adhikary discovered the vulnerability while browsing the DoJ website using custom scripts, a type of program created by researchers for specific tasks like detecting security weaknesses.
He emphasized that he was not paid for reporting the vulnerabilities. Adhikary's cybersecurity journey began with an internship at the New Delhi Space Society in June 2023, followed by roles as a Web Developer, Hack Club founder, and full-time Founding Engineer at Skann. His latest recognition by the US Department of Justice adds another milestone to his impressive career progression.
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