Top 10 Ethical Hackers of India

Ethical hackers don’t just “test security.” They prevent real damage.

Ethical hackers are the backbone of the cybersecurity ecosystem, strengthening digital security at scale across industries. At Com Olho, we work closely with some of the most skilled ethical hackers in India, whose contributions continue to raise cybersecurity standards through responsible research and disclosure. Emerging from a trusted community of attackers and defenders, these ethical hackers operate at the intersection of advanced technical expertise, ethical responsibility, and measurable cybersecurity impact.

Top 10 Ethical Hackers of India

India’s best ethical hackers aren’t famous on TV. They’re famous in security circles for one thing, finding bugs that matter.

This list highlights the Top 10 Ethical Hackers of India based on their verified vulnerability research, rewarded submissions, and measurable impact on the Com Olho platform over the past year.

1. Aayush Kumar

Area of Expertise: Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Bug Bounty Research Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out :

Ranked Global #1 on the Com Olho platform and part of the Top 1% ethical hackers, Aayush Kumar has demonstrated advanced technical expertise through consistent, high-quality vulnerability research. In the past 365 days, he submitted 73 bug bounty reports, identifying critical issues such as hardcoded credentials, IDORs, security misconfigurations, broken access control, and injection flaws.

2. Aditya Saxena

Area of Expertise :

Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive & Defensive Security, Compliance

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global #2 and State #1 (Uttar Pradesh) on the Com Olho platform, Aditya Saxena has submitted 145 bug bounty reports over the past year, achieving a 50% reward rate. His discoveries span sensitive data exposure, security misconfigurations, broken authentication, hardcoded credentials, and injection flaws, reflecting advanced expertise in securing modern digital systems.

3. Subhajit Barman 

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Secure Code, Threat Intelligence

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out

Ranked Global number 3 and State number 1 in West Bengal on the Com Olho platform, Subhajit Barman has submitted 223 bug bounty reports over the past year with 92 rewarded submissions. His findings cover sensitive data exposure, security misconfigurations, broken authentication and access control, SQL injection, and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, demonstrating advanced technical skill across multiple attack surfaces.

4. Dhruv Kumar

Area of Expertise : Applications Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Defensive Security, Threat Intelligence

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global number 4 and State number 1 in Delhi on the Com Olho platform, Dhruv Kumar has submitted 39 bug bounty reports over the past year with a high reward rate of 71 percent. His discoveries span a variety of vulnerabilities, demonstrating advanced technical skills and a strong understanding of modern attack surfaces.

5. Rajan Kumar Barik

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Penetration Testing, Exploit Development

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global number 5 and State number 1 in Odisha on the Com Olho platform, Rajan Kumar Barik has submitted 129 bug bounty reports over the past year, with 50 rewarded submissions. His findings cover sensitive data exposure, broken authentication, security misconfigurations, insecure APIs, missing access controls, and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, demonstrating comprehensive technical skill and expertise.

6. Naitik Gupta

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Defensive Security, Secure Coding, Threat Intelligence

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out Ranked Global number 6 and State number 3 in Uttar Pradesh on the Com Olho platform, Naitik Gupta has submitted 177 bug bounty reports over the past year with 62 rewarded submissions. His findings include sensitive data exposure, cross-site scripting, security misconfigurations, broken access control, broken authentication, and code injection vulnerabilities, demonstrating strong technical skill across multiple attack surfaces.

7. Rahul Kumar

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Defensive Security, Compliance, Threat Intelligence

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out: Ranked Global number 7 and State number 1 in Bihar on the Com Olho platform, Rahul Kumar has submitted 137 bug bounty reports over the past year with 63 rewarded submissions. His findings include broken authentication, security misconfigurations, sensitive data exposure, cross-site scripting, server-side request forgery, and other critical vulnerabilities, showcasing strong technical skill across diverse attack surfaces.

8. Ritik Bhardwaj 

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Secure Coding

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global number 8 and State number 2 in Uttar Pradesh on the Com Olho platform, Ritik Bhardwaj has submitted 59 bug bounty reports over the past year with 30 rewarded submissions. His findings include sensitive data exposure, security misconfigurations, broken authentication, broken access control, clickjacking, and cross-site scripting vulnerabilities, demonstrating solid technical skills across multiple platforms.

9. Sahil Dabhilkar

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Secure Coding, Threat Intelligence

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global number 9 and State number 1 in Maharashtra on the Com Olho platform, Sahil Dabhilkar has submitted 78 bug bounty reports over the past year with 39 rewarded submissions. His discoveries include broken authentication, insecure APIs, sensitive data exposure, improper error handling, and other vulnerabilities, reflecting strong technical skills across multiple platforms.

10. Raunak Gupta

Area of Expertise : Web Application Security, API Security, Offensive Security, Penetration Testing

Why This Ethical Hacker Stands Out : Ranked Global number 10 and State number 1 in Rajasthan on the Com Olho platform, Raunak Gupta has submitted 103 bug bounty reports over the past year with 39 rewarded submissions. His discoveries include insecure APIs, sensitive data exposure, clickjacking, race conditions, input validation issues, and other vulnerabilities, demonstrating strong technical skills across multiple platforms.

At Com Olho, we believe impactful security research deserves the right platform and recognition. Whether you are an experienced ethical hacker or an aspiring security researcher, Com Olho provides the tools, programs, and visibility needed to turn responsible research into real-world impact.

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