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Revision as of 12:50, 21 November 2006 by Shriganesh (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Ankit Fadia is an independent Computer Security and Digital Intelligence Consultant. He has authored several books on Computer Security which have around 80,000 copies across the globe. Fadia is also a cyber terrorism expert and is currently pursuing his Bachelors in Computer Science with specialization in Information Security at Stanford University .
When he was 14, Fadia trashed the front page of an Indian magazine. He then sent an e-mail to the editor confessing to the hack, suggesting counter measures. At 15, his book on "ethical hacking" made him the youngest author to be published by Macmillan India.
As per his alleged claims, in November 2001, Fadia was consulted by a classified intelligence agency for breaking an encrypted message which was believed to have been sent by one of Osama Bin Laden’s men.. Fadia has also conducted more than 100 lectures and workshops for companies, college students and several law enforcement agencies
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{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ "Indian hacker turns cyber cop". BBC News. 2002-04-17. Retrieved 2006-07-12.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Ankit Fadia's new books". Chennai Online. 2006-01-27. Retrieved 2006-08-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Cracking hacking". The Hindu. 2003-01-28. Retrieved 2006-08-19.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - "Fighting fire with fire". Computer Times. 2003-08-06. Retrieved 2006-07-11.
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