Indian teen who flagged flaws in CBSE portal named in US DOJ Hall of Fame

Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old cybersecurity researcher who identified security vulnerabilities in the CBSE's On-Screen Marking portal, has been recognised by the US Department of Justice for responsibly reporting flaws in government systems.Adhikary announced 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' examination marks.