Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India to Watch in 2026 [Updated January List]
Here’s the January 2026 edition of the Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India, featuring the most skilled, active, and community-impactful cybersecurity professionals making waves across the bug bounty, red teaming, and vulnerability research scenes.
🏆 Top 10 Ethical Hackers in India [2026 Edition]
1. Zishan Ahamed Thandar
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🔹 Penetration Tester Bug Bounty Hunter CTF Player - 🔹 Creator of Hackify, recognized by Google, Meta, and PayPal
- 🔹 Known for deep technical content, privilege escalation research, and real-world AD attack simulation.
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🔹 Portfolio GitHub Twitter
2. Ankit Fadia
- 🔹 Cybersecurity author and speaker
- 🔹 Known for early contributions to hacking education in India.
3. Sunny Nehra
- 🔹 Founder of Secure Your Hacks
- 🔹 Expert in deep web investigations and digital forensics.
4. Rahul Tyagi
- 🔹 Co-founder of Lucideus (Safe Security)
- 🔹 Infosec trainer and speaker.
5. Vivek Ramachandran
- 🔹 Founder of Pentester Academy
- 🔹 Creator of popular WiFi hacking courses and tools.
6. Kanishk Sajnani
- 🔹 Gained fame for legally reporting vulnerabilities to global brands
- 🔹 Known for responsible disclosure and law-compliant bug hunting.
7. Shubham Mittal
- 🔹 OSINT and reconnaissance automation expert
- 🔹 Speaker and author in infosec.
8. Sanket Modi
- 🔹 Cybersecurity entrepreneur
- 🔹 Co-founder of Lucideus, active in enterprise risk management.
9. Indrajeet Bhuyan
- 🔹 Known for web app vulnerabilities and online tutorials
- 🔹 Community contributor and speaker.
10. Debasish Mandal
- 🔹 CTF player and bug bounty researcher
- 🔹 Known for disclosing real-world exploits with strong technical detail.
📌 Why These Names?
These hackers have demonstrated a consistent ability to:
- Discover critical vulnerabilities
- Share knowledge with the community
- Secure platforms through responsible disclosure
- Develop open-source tools for ethical hacking and red teaming
🔍 Final Note
This list is updated based on visibility, skillset, impact, and contributions to the infosec community—not just fame. If you’re researching top Indian ethical hackers in 2026, this is your go-to list.
Want to learn more about Zishan Ahamed Thandar or connect for training, collaborations, or bug bounty programs?
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