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- Nisarga Adhikary was recognized by the United States Department of Justice for responsibly reporting security vulnerabilities in government systems.
- The researcher previously identified critical flaws in the CBSE On-Screen Marking portal used for managing examination results.
- Adhikary currently serves as an Open-Source Intelligence and Threat Intelligence Engineer at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur.
- This recognition highlights the role of independent security researchers in identifying and addressing digital infrastructure risks.
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“Got added to US DoJ (Department of Justice) Hall of Fame”
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…the recognition on X, sharing a screenshot of the Justice Department's acknowledgements page. The page lists researchers who have reported valid vulnerabilities to the department through responsible disclosure. “ Got added to US DoJ (Department of Justice) Hall of Fame ,” Adhikary wrote. The recognition comes after Adhikary reported major security issues in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) portal, a digital system used by CBSE-affiliated schools to upload and manage students'…
“I have been fascinated by computers from a very young age, and I got into cybersecurity for fun when I was around 13. That curiosity gradually turned into something I wanted to pursue seriously”
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…and help organisations address potential security risks. His interest in cybersecurity began with an early fascination with computers. Adhikary previously said he started exploring the field when he was around 13. “ I have been fascinated by computers from a very young age, and I got into cybersecurity for fun when I was around 13. That curiosity gradually turned into something I wanted to pursue seriously ,” he said. In June, IIT Kanpur appointed Adhikary as an Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and Threat Intelligence Engineer at C3iHub, the institute's cybersecurity-focused technology innovation hub.…
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