Santhosh Kumaran
Santhosh Kumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 2005 Jaipur, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | BCA (Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, Data Forensics) |
| Alma mater | Yenepoya University |
| Occupation(s) | Author, Hacker |
| Known for | Ethical hacking, Cybersecurity research |
| Notable work | Cybersecurity |
Santhosh Kumar (born July 15, 2005) is an Indian ethical hacker and cybersecurity researcher.[1][2] He is known for his work in finding vulnerabilities in websites and applications, earning recognition in several high-profile security platforms. Santhosh has been acknowledged by major organizations like NASA[3], Lenovo[4], Citigroup, Monash University[5], Cisco[6] and several government agencies for his contributions to cybersecurity.[7] Despite his young age, Santhosh has made a name for himself in the field of ethical hacking and has been featured in numerous "Hall of Fame" lists for his achievements in Bugcrowd with his leet name "Anonymous 1947".[8]
Early Life
Santhosh was born in India in 2005. From a young age, he showed a keen interest in technology, which deepened when his parents gifted him his first computer. His fascination with hacking began during his teenage years when he started exploring cybersecurity and hacking-related concepts independently.[9] By the age of 17, Santhosh had already discovered several critical bugs in social media platforms and websites, earning accolades from industry experts.[10]
Education
Santhosh is currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications (BCA) with a specialization in Cybersecurity, Ethical Hacking, and Data Forensics at Yenepoya University in India. He balances his academic responsibilities with his passion for cybersecurity, regularly contributing to the cybersecurity community through research, vulnerability reporting, and ethical hacking efforts.[11]
References
- ^ "एथिकल हैकिंग की रुचि अब बन गई राजस्थान के लाल की पहचान | 17 years old class 12 student ethical Hacking". Patrika News (in Hindi). 2023-06-19. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "बीटीडब्ल्यू संतोष (BTW Santhosh) की विशेषज्ञता का अनावरण: भारत के प्रतिभाशाली एथिकल हैकर". Dainik Gurujyoti Patrika. 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "National Aeronautics And Space Administration (Nasa) Vulnerability Disclosure Program". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Lenovo Responsible Disclosure". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Monash University Vulnerability Disclosure Program". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Cisco App Dynamics Vulnerability Disclosure Program". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Bureau Of Indian Affairs". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Anonymous1947 on Bugcrowd". Bugcrowd. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ up18news (2023-07-10). ""btw Santhosh": Unveiling the Journey of Santhosh Kumar as an Accomplished Ethical Hacker in India". Up18 News. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ टाइम्स, जयपुर (2023-07-08). "बीटीडब्ल्यू संतोष ( Btw Santhosh ): एक दूरदर्शी नैतिक हैकर साइबर सुरक्षा प्रगति का नेतृत्व कर रहा है". जयपुर टाइम्स. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "बीटीडब्ल्यू संतोष ( Btw Santhosh ): भारत में एक कुशल नैतिक हैकर के रूप में संतोष कुमार की यात्रा का अनावरण". Hindi News Times Of Malwa. Retrieved 2024-10-06.