Badal Kathayat — Founder of HackerFromHills | Cybersecurity Practitioner | Bug Bounty Hunter

Badal Kathayat, known as HackerFromHills, is a cybersecurity practitioner from Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, India, passionate about web application security, ethical hacking, reconnaissance, and vulnerability research.

He has reported 100+ security bugs and received recognition for responsible vulnerability disclosure, including recognition in NASA’s Hall of Fame.

Through HackerFromHills Academy, Badal creates beginner-friendly cybersecurity learning resources designed to make complex technical concepts easier to understand. His focus is on practical knowledge, strong fundamentals, and affordable educational content for aspiring ethical hackers.

His mission: To make cybersecurity education more accessible and help the next generation of security professionals learn, practice, and grow responsibly.