Archive · 3 Sep 2025
Sikkim Hacker Rivek Tamang Appreciated by NASA for Cybersecurity
Rivek Raj Tamang, a 26-year-old from Sikkim, is a 'good guy' hacker who finds security flaws in computer systems.
He recently received praise from NASA for finding vulnerabilities in their systems.
He reports these flaws to organizations so they can fix them, making systems more secure.
Rivek has also helped secure systems for the US government, Indian Railways, and others.
He was inspired by curiosity and pop culture, and even earned money, called 'bounties', for his work.
Rivek is now working to address cybersecurity issues in his home state.
Rivek Raj Tamang, a 26-year-old ethical hacker, received appreciation from NASA.
He identified security vulnerabilities in NASA's computer systems.
Rivek has also worked with US government departments, Indian Railways, and WHO.
He received praise from CERT-In for his work.
Rivek intends to address cybersecurity issues in Sikkim.
- Who
- Rivek Raj Tamang, a 26-year-old ethical hacker.
- What
- Detected security vulnerabilities for NASA and other organizations.
- When
- Recently received letters of appreciation from NASA.
- Where
- Based in Gangtok, Sikkim; detected vulnerabilities globally.
- Why
- To improve cybersecurity and protect information.
- Hacker's Name
- Rivek Raj Tamang
- Age
- 26
- Profession
- Ethical Hacker/Security Researcher
- Organization Appreciating Work
- NASA
- Hometown
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Other Organizations Worked With
- US government departments, Indian Railways, WHO, Australian Cyber Security Centre
- CERT-In Recognition
- Received praise
- Bounties Received
- ₹50,000