Nisarga Adhikary Recognized in US DoJ Hall of Fame for Cybersecurity Contributions

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Nisarga Adhikary Recognized in US DoJ Hall of Fame for Cybersecurity Contributions

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ThreatCluster •September 27, 2026 at 16:34 UTC

•Nisarga Adhikary reported critical vulnerabilities to the US DoJ and DoD.
•He was recognized in the DoJ's Hall of Fame for his responsible disclosure.
•Adhikary criticized India's education system for not fostering practical cybersecurity skills.

Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher from India, has been recognized by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for responsibly reporting critical vulnerabilities in government systems. He discovered a significant flaw in the DoJ's law enforcement systems, which was validated and patched within a week. Adhikary previously reported vulnerabilities in the Central Board of Secondary Education's Online Submission of Marks (OSM) portal, raising concerns about the security of examination data. He has also identified vulnerabilities in the US Department of Defense systems. Despite his achievements, Adhikary has not received any financial compensation for his reports. His work emphasizes the importance of responsible disclosure in cybersecurity.

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2026-02-01

Vulnerabilities reported to CERT-In

Adhikary reported major security issues in the CBSE OSM portal to CERT-In, raising concerns about examination data security.

2026-05-01

Details of CBSE vulnerabilities published

Adhikary published details of the vulnerabilities he discovered in the CBSE OSM portal, attracting media attention.

2026-09-22

Vulnerability reported to US DoJ

Adhikary discovered and reported a critical vulnerability in a major US law enforcement system, which was patched within a week.

2026-09-24

Recognition in DoJ Hall of Fame

Adhikary was officially recognized in the US DoJ's Hall of Fame for his contributions to cybersecurity.

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