Who is Muneeb Amin Bhatt? After Apple Now The Indian Techie Entered NASA’s ‘Hall of Fame’

Imagine a young boy from a small town in India, with dreams as big as the sky. This boy, Muneeb Amin Bhatt, always loved to look up at the stars and wonder about the mysteries of space. Fast forward a few years, and Muneeb, once just a curious kid, is now making waves in the world of technology. First, he made his mark at Apple, one of the most famous tech companies in the world. But Muneeb didn't stop there. His incredible skills and determination have now earned him a spot in NASA’s prestigious ‘Hall of Fame’. This is the inspiring story of how Muneeb Amin Bhatt, the Indian techie, reached for the stars and achieved his dreams.

Who is Muneeb Amin Bhatt?

Muneeb Amin Bhatt, a young techie from Kulgam district, Jammu and Kashmir, has achieved something remarkable! He's now part of NASA's 'Hall of Fame' for identifying data breach vulnerabilities in their system. This 22-year-old cybersecurity researcher had already earned recognition from Apple's 'Hall of Fame' in 2023 for reporting vulnerabilities in their system.

A 22-year-old cybersecurity expert, originally from Zungalpora village in South Kashmir, Muneeb reported his findings to NASA through their Vulnerability Disclosure Program. This program helps NASA become aware of vulnerabilities that they might not have known about otherwise. Due to the program's guidelines, Muneeb couldn't disclose the specifics of the vulnerabilities, but he did mention that they involved exposing sensitive data.

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Applications (BCA) from IGNOU, Muneeb started his journey after dropping out of a B.Tech degree program from a private engineering college in Kashmir. His story is a testament to the importance of perseverance and dedication in achieving success.

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Bhatt shared the news on his Instagram and caption, "Since I was a child, I’ve been fascinated by space exploration and the incredible work done by NASA. Their missions to the moon, satellites exploring distant planets, and unravelling the mysteries of the universe have always captured my imagination.

Recently, I had the opportunity to combine my passion for space with my skills in ethical hacking. Through dedicated exploration, I identified a few vulnerabilities in NASA’s systems. It was a thrilling experience to contribute to the security of such an esteemed organization.

I’m grateful for the chance to play a small part in ensuring the safety and integrity of NASA’. Additionally, being recognised by NASA and having my name added to the NASA Hall of Fame is an immense honour. It’s a reminder of the importance of cybersecurity in our increasingly digital world."

Muneeb Amin Bhatt

Under NASA's Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP), meant to find problems in their system, Bhat followed the rules carefully. He didn't give out specific details but said there were issues with sensitive data being exposed, which could lead to private information being leaked.

According to NASA's rules, if you find a problem or sensitive data, you should stop testing right away and tell NASA about it. They'll keep it secret.

NASA thanked Bhat for finding these issues and said they were real. They even put him in their 'Hall of Fame' for helping make their system safer.

Success didn't come overnight

Muneeb has been tirelessly working for years, identifying vulnerabilities in various organizations and earning prizes worth millions. Muneeb said, "My success in ethical hacking didn't come overnight; it is the result of 10 years of hard work. In addition to working with Apple and NASA, I have secured the systems of Oracle, McDonald's, Intel, USAA, Indeed, and many other major organisations. He further added, "In today's digital age, nothing is completely secure. No matter how big an organization is, if it is connected to a network, it is at risk of being hacked."

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"Organizations worldwide seek ethical hackers to improve their security. Despite having their own cybersecurity teams, they invite hackers to test and report vulnerabilities to ensure foolproof security. Even if they don't pay, organizations should acknowledge ethical hackers, as it helps in securing their data," Muneeb added.

What is NASA's Vulnerability Disclosure Program (VDP)?

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NASA's goal is to explore space and advance science and technology for the benefit of everyone. They use computers and the internet to do this, but sometimes there are problems with security. That's why NASA has a policy that encourages people to report any security issues they find. This helps NASA fix problems and keep their information safe.

The policy says that researchers should only test certain NASA websites and systems, and they shouldn't try to break into them in harmful ways. If researchers find a problem, they should tell NASA about it without telling anyone else. NASA promises to work with the researchers to fix the problem, and they won't get in trouble for finding it.

If someone wants to report a security problem, they can do it through a special website. NASA will say they got the report within three days and will try to fix the problem as soon as possible. They'll keep in touch with the person who reported it and let them know what's happening.

NASA asks researchers not to tell anyone else about the problem for a while so they have time to fix it. This helps keep NASA's work safe and secure for everyone.

Note: Details mentioned here are as per the information available.

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