Aditya ‎

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India10 yrs 3 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Founder of Kongsec and ProGen AI platforms
  • Top 100 Bugcrowd researcher with million-dollar bounty record
  • Expert in fintech security and threat disruption
Stackforce AI infers this person is a cybersecurity expert specializing in fintech and offensive security.

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Skills

Core Skills

Cyber Threat Intelligence (cti)Application SecurityCloud SecurityInformation Security

Other Skills

Cyber Threat Hunting (CTH)DocumentationReconnaissanceResearch and Development (R&D)Web Application SecurityMethodologyEthical HackingNmapVulnerability ScanningLinuxThreat & Vulnerability ManagementInformation Security ManagementAPI TestingPostman APIMedical Assisting

About

A cybersecurity entrepreneur, Agentic AI researcher, and offensive security specialist focused on large-scale digital risk reduction, fintech security, and social-media threat disruption. With a Master’s degree from the University of East Anglia (UK) and a global bug bounty record on HackerOne & Bugcrowd, I’ve been recognized by Google, Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, EFF and Fortune-level organizations for uncovering high-impact vulnerabilities, logic flaws, exposed credentials, and real-world exploitation paths. What I Do I specialize in NBFC, fintech, SaaS and brand-protection security, leading real-world programs that actively: • Detect and dismantle impersonation & scam networks • Discover zero-day logic flaws and access-control bypasses • Identify exposed tokens, API keys and misconfigured cloud assets • Disrupt phishing, fraud and social-engineering ecosystems • Execute OSINT-driven threat intelligence and asset-risk mapping I architect AI-driven & agentic automation frameworks for: • Real-time exposed credential detection • Large-scale social platform impersonation tracking • Autonomous reconnaissance & vulnerability triage • Community-powered takedown operations • Fraud intelligence pipelines Kongsec, ProGen AI & Research I am the Founder of Kongsec and ProGen AI : platforms building AI-powered offensive security, SOCMINT, and agentic threat-hunting systems. Kongsec is a fast-growing community of 11,000+ security practitioners, where I have mentored 10,000+ students and professionals through advanced bug bounty, fintech exploitation, AI-assisted recon workflows, Burp AI hacking, cloud/API exploitation and real-world takedown operations. As an Agentic Security Researcher, I design autonomous AI agents that continuously hunt emerging attack surfaces, leaked secrets, impersonation networks and fraud clusters across the public internet. Current Focus • Fintech / NBFC security programs • Social-media scam & impersonation disruption • ProGen AI autonomous threat-hunting systems • Agentic reconnaissance & vulnerability intelligence pipelines • Strategic brand-protection operations I collaborate with fintechs, startups, enterprises and security teams seeking to dismantle fraud ecosystems, reduce digital risk, and operationalize AI-driven security. 📩 Open to partnerships, research collaborations & advisory roles.

Experience

10 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
5 yrs 2 mos
Average Tenure
10 yrs 3 mos
Current Experience

Bforeai

Threat Researcher

Jul 2024Present · 1 yr 10 mos · New York, United States · Remote

  • Proactive Threat Identification:
  • Monitor and analyze emerging threats before they impact clients, using predictive intelligence and OSINT techniques.
  • Attack Surface Discovery:
  • Investigate malicious domains, IPs, and digital assets targeting organizations.
  • Offensive Security Application:
  • Simulate real-world threat scenarios to expose weaknesses in infrastructure and workflows.
  • Automation and Scripting:
  • Develop tools to streamline threat enrichment, detection, and reporting processes.
  • Takedown Operations:
  • Lead efforts to remove fraudulent websites, phone numbers, and social media accounts used in impersonation or scams.
  • Collaboration Across Teams:
  • Work closely with threat intelligence, engineering, and response teams to enhance overall defense strategies.
Application SecurityCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Information SecurityCyber Threat Hunting (CTH)DocumentationReconnaissance+2

Xcoode

CHO Operations

Jan 2023Feb 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Tel Aviv District, Israel · Remote

  • As the Chief Hacking Officer at XCOODE, I lead a dynamic team specializing in Red Team and Cloud Security operations. Through innovative strategies and cutting-edge technologies, we ensure the integrity and resilience of our clients' systems.
  • Highlights of my tenure at XCOODE include:
  • 1. Leadership: Spearheaded Red Team and Cloud Security teams, orchestrating both manual and automated penetration testing across various platforms including web, API, Android, and iOS environments.
  • 2. Community Engagement: Organised and hosted community events aimed at fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among penetration testers.
  • 3. Client Relations: Provided direct client management, offering comprehensive reporting and documentation for security assessments, fostering trust and transparency.
  • 4. Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborated closely with the sales team to facilitate seamless communication and alignment with client needs.
  • 5. Innovation: Developed automation scripts for penetration testing and deep reconnaissance, streamlining processes and enhancing efficiency.
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Information SecurityApplication SecurityCloud SecurityThreat & Vulnerability ManagementReconnaissance+8

Roster home care ltd

Healthcare Assistant

Sep 2021Aug 2022 · 11 mos · Norwich · On-site

  • Worked as a Healthcare Assistant at Roster Care, Norwich while pursuing my Master’s degree. In this part-time role, I supported elderly individuals with their daily living activities, assisted with basic medical care, and ensured their comfort and well-being during 12-hour shifts. This experience strengthened my sense of responsibility, empathy, and ability to work effectively in high-pressure caregiving environments.
Medical AssistingNursingHealthcareHome Health AgenciesHCP

Agri10x global inc.

Red Team Operations & Application Security Analyst

Nov 2020Apr 2022 · 1 yr 5 mos · Pune Division · Hybrid

MethodologyCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Cloud SecurityEthical HackingLinuxNmap+2

Kongsec

Head of Community

Apr 2018Present · 8 yrs 1 mo · Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Remote

  • Handling monarch of cyber security domain with all Red Team community forces across globe
MethodologyCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Cloud SecurityReconnaissanceEthical HackingNmap+2

Bugcrowd

2 roles

Security Researcher

Feb 2016Present · 10 yrs 3 mos · Remote

  • Bugcrowd’s Top 100 Researchers and proud to hold the title of P1 Warrior 🏆
  • I love exploring how systems really work and sometimes, how they break.
  • My focus areas include:
  • Web app and API security
  • Recon and automation
  • Red teaming and cloud security
Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Cloud SecurityReconnaissanceEthical HackingVulnerability ScanningCyber Threat Hunting (CTH)

Security Researcher

Feb 2016Present · 10 yrs 3 mos · Remote

  • P1 warrior level 1 | 2019 to 2025 All time in P1 Warrior
MethodologyCyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)Cloud SecurityReconnaissanceEthical HackingLinux+3

Education

University of East Anglia

Master's degree — Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance

Sep 2021Sep 2022

MIT World Peace University

Bachelor of computer science — Computer Science

Jan 2020Present

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