Archive · 10 Jun 2025
Indian Teenager Earns NASA Hall of Fame Spot for Cybersecurity
A 16-year-old from India named Yuvraj Gupta found a big problem on NASA's website!
He figured out a way that someone could pretend to send emails from NASA and trick people.
Yuvraj learned about computers and hacking by watching videos and reading books.
NASA has a program where people can look for problems and get rewarded.
Yuvraj participated in it and reported the problem.
He now has a special award from NASA.
Despite facing some financial hardships, Yuvraj has the support of his family.
He's even using his skills to help prevent cybercrime.
Yuvraj Gupta, 16, from Kanpur, identified a significant bug on NASA’s website.
The bug could have enabled scammers to send fake emails from NASA's official domain.
This earned him a spot in NASA’s Hall of Fame and a letter of appreciation.
He is a self-taught ethical hacker who learned through online resources.
Yuvraj also reported bugs to the Odisha and Maharashtra governments, but without response.
- Who
- Yuvraj Gupta, a 16-year-old from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- What
- Identified a website bug that allowed potential scammers to send fake emails.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- NASA's official website
- Why
- To earn recognition and contribute to cybersecurity through NASA’s bug bounty program.
Governmental Support
Individual Achievement
Governmental support
Governmental Support
Lack of governmental response to reported bugs on other government websites.
Individual Achievement
Yuvraj's individual initiative and success in identifying the bug at NASA.
- Name
- Yuvraj Gupta
- Age
- 16
- Hometown
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Achievement
- Identified website bug on NASA's website
- Recognition
- NASA Hall of Fame
- Cybersecurity Interest Start
- Grade 6