Ankit Fadia is an Indian author, speaker and television host best known for his books on computer security and ethical hacking, and for hosting the MTV India series MTV What the Hack!. He has been a prominent public figure in popular discussions on cyber security in India since the early 2000s.
| Name | Ankit Fadia |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Author, public speaker, television host |
| Known for | Books on computer security; MTV What the Hack! |
| Genre | Computer security, ethical hacking, technology |
| Medium | Books, lectures, television |
Fadia rose to public attention as a teenager in India by writing on topics related to computer security, network vulnerabilities and online safety. He authored a series of books aimed at general readers and beginners interested in understanding how computer systems are attacked and defended. His writing style, pitched at a popular audience rather than a specialist technical readership, helped expand mainstream awareness of cyber security issues in India during the 2000s.
Fadia has written several books on computer security and related subjects, covering areas such as network security basics, online privacy, ethical hacking concepts and digital safety for everyday users. His books have been published by major Indian and international publishers and translated for various markets, and have been used as introductory reading by students approaching the field of information security for the first time.
Fadia hosted MTV What the Hack!, a show on MTV India that explored hacking-related themes, technology tips and digital culture in a format aimed at young viewers. Alongside his television work, he has delivered lectures and corporate talks on cyber security, digital safety and the use of technology, addressing audiences at educational institutions, conferences and companies in India and abroad.
Fadia's profile in mainstream Indian media made him one of the most recognised popular figures associated with the topic of hacking in the country. His work has also drawn criticism from sections of the technical community, who have questioned the depth and originality of some of the material in his books and public claims. This mixed reception is itself a notable aspect of how cyber security entered popular Indian discourse, with Fadia often serving as a reference point in debates about the difference between popular communication of the subject and specialist practice.
Within the Indian context, Fadia is significant as an early popular communicator of computer security to a non-technical audience. By combining book publishing with television and the lecture circuit, he helped move topics such as ethical hacking, online privacy and digital safety from specialist forums into mainstream conversation, particularly among students and young technology enthusiasts.