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PhonePe Releases Nika, Open-Source Java Microservices Security Tool

Techgig • July 2, 2026

Indian payments company PhonePe has launched Nika, an open-source code analysis tool designed to find exploit paths in Java microservices. Nika performs cross-file taint analysis, tracing attacker input across application layers to detect vulnerabilities that single-file scanners often miss.

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PhonePe Launches Nika: New Open-Source Security Tool for Java Microservices On July 1, 2026, PhonePe, an Indian payments company, released Nika, an open-source code analysis tool aimed at enhancing security in Java microservices. Nika addresses the challenge of identifying vulnerabilities that span multiple files, which traditional single-file scanners often overlook. By performing cross-file taint analysis, Nika traces attacker input through various application layers, making it a valuable resource for developers and security professionals. The tool is designed to detect exploit paths that could lead to serious security breaches. Its release aims to improve the security posture of applications built on Java microservices architecture. As of now, there are no reported vulnerabilities or exploits associated with Nika itself. 2 sources 22

PhonePe Releases Nika, Open-Source Java Microservices Security Tool

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