Nithin Palegar

Ethical Hacker &
Cybersecurity Enthusiast

Securing digital infrastructures through ethical hacking and AI innovation
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Ethical Hacking

Penetration testing and vulnerability assessment

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Security Research

Advanced vulnerability discovery and analysis

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AI Innovation

Integrating AI solutions in cybersecurity

Professional Overview

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About Me

Hello, I’m Nithin, a cybersecurity professional and ethical hacker. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Computer Science and Engineering (3rd year), with hands-on experience in bug bounty hunting and real-world security testing. I have contributed to improving the security posture of live systems by identifying and responsibly disclosing high-impact vulnerabilities. My work focuses on web application security, penetration testing, and advanced exploitation techniques, with a growing interest in AI-assisted security research and Large Language Model (LLM) security testing. I am passionate about continuous learning and building secure, resilient digital systems through ethical and responsible security research.

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Hall of Fame

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Current Focus

I’m currently developing my skills in Web Application Security and exploring LLM (Large Language Model) Pentesting to stay ahead in the evolving field of AI-driven cybersecurity.

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Thought Leadership

Ethical hacker and bug bounty hunter with expertise in web application security and penetration testing, focused on responsible vulnerability disclosure and strengthening cybersecurity for organizations.

Skills & Expertise

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Web Application Security

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Comprehensive security testing and vulnerability assessment
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Bug Hunting

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Expert in discovering and reporting security vulnerabilities
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Open Source Intelligence (OSINT)

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Advanced reconnaissance and information gathering techniques
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Ethical Hacking

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Penetration testing and security research methodologies
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Blockchain

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Smart contract security and blockchain technology expertise
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Social Engineering

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Human psychology and security awareness expertise
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Achievements

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8+
Organizations Secured
Major companies and institutions protected
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50+
Vulnerabilities Found
Critical security flaws discovered and reported
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5+
Hall of Fame
Recognition from top-tier organizations
🏆 Notable Security Contributions
Secured major organizations worldwide through responsible disclosure
ISRO Karnataka Government NASA BBC UIDAI Indian Gov WHO Microsoft
📄 Published Articles
Medium articles
Time-Based SQLi
A case study on discovering and responsibly disclosing a time-based SQL injection vulnerability in a state government website.
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Bypassed Mod_Security WAF
Learn how I Bypassed a Mod_Security WAF using sqlmap tamper scripts.
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Bypassing critical security checks
A deep dive into bypassing key authentication mechanisms through logic flaws and misconfigurations.
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Projects

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In Development
WhatWAf
Security Tool
WhatWaf detects and bypasses Web Application Firewalls using multiple evasion techniques.
  • Automates WAF detection and fingerprinting
  • Performs advanced bypass techniques
  • Useful for web security testing
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Active
HBSQLI Tool
Bug-Bounty Tool ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Python-based program to detect Header-Based SQL Injection vulnerabilities efficiently.
  • Accurate header-based SQLi detection
  • User-friendly interface for ethical hackers
  • Supports multiple HTTP methods
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Browser Extension - Clickjacking Finder
Bug-Bounty Tool ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Detects if a website allows iframe embedding and alerts if it’s vulnerable to clickjacking.
  • Automatically detects clickjacking vulnerabilities
  • Tests for iframe embedding issues
  • Shows alert notifications for vulnerable sites

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