Published: 10 March 2026DD NewsGovernance
UIDAI Launches Bug Bounty Programme to Strengthen Aadhaar Cybersecurity
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched a Bug Bounty Programme on March 11, 2026 to proactively identify vulnerabilities across critical digital platforms. The programme involves a curated panel of 20 experienced security professionals who will assess the UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal, and Secure QR Code application platforms.
UIDAI partnered with ComOlho IT Private Limited, a cybersecurity solutions provider, to manage the programme. With over 1.4 billion Aadhaar holders, the digital identity system is critical national infrastructure. The programme aims to identify and patch vulnerabilities before they can be exploited by malicious actors.
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Q: Discuss the significance of UIDAI's Bug Bounty Programme in safeguarding Aadhaar as critical national digital infrastructure.
Answer (50 words): UIDAI launched a Bug Bounty Programme on March 11, 2026, engaging twenty cybersecurity professionals to assess the UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal and Secure QR Code platforms. Partnered with ComOlho IT, the initiative protects 1.4 billion Aadhaar holders and proactively patches vulnerabilities before malicious actors exploit critical national digital infrastructure.
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UIDAI launched a Bug Bounty Programme in March 2026. How many security professionals are on the curated panel?
Explanation · Correct answer CUIDAI's Bug Bounty Programme involves a curated panel of 20 experienced security professionals who will assess the UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal, and Secure QR Code application. The programme was launched in partnership with ComOlho IT Private Limited.
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What is the UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme 2026 and which Aadhaar platforms does it cover?
The **UIDAI** launched a **Bug Bounty Programme on March 11, 2026** to proactively identify vulnerabilities in critical Aadhaar platforms. A panel of **20 experienced security professionals** tests the **UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application**. UIDAI partnered with **ComOlho IT Private Limited** to manage the programme.
Why did UIDAI launch the Bug Bounty Programme in 2026 and how many Aadhaar holders make it critical infrastructure?
**UIDAI** launched the **Bug Bounty Programme (March 11, 2026)** to **proactively identify and patch vulnerabilities** before malicious exploitation. With over **1.4 billion Aadhaar holders**, the system is **critical national infrastructure**. The programme uses **20 security professionals** in partnership with **ComOlho IT Private Limited** to test the Aadhaar digital ecosystem.
Who is ComOlho IT and what role does it play in the UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme?
**ComOlho IT Private Limited** is a **cybersecurity solutions provider** partnering with **UIDAI** to manage the **Bug Bounty Programme (launched March 11, 2026)**. They help run the programme where **20 experienced security professionals** assess vulnerabilities in the **UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application**.
How many security professionals are testing UIDAI's platforms under the Bug Bounty Programme 2026?
A curated panel of **20 experienced security professionals** is testing **UIDAI's digital platforms** under the **Bug Bounty Programme (launched March 11, 2026)**. Platforms include the **UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application**. The programme was launched with partner **ComOlho IT Private Limited** to strengthen cybersecurity of the **1.4 billion+ Aadhaar holder** system.
What is the significance of UIDAI's Bug Bounty Programme for India's cybersecurity in 2026?
The **UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme (March 11, 2026)** is significant as it protects the **Aadhaar system** used by over **1.4 billion holders** — critical national infrastructure. India's **information security spending is projected at $3.4 billion in 2026** (11.7% increase from 2025). The programme uses **20 ethical hackers** and partner **ComOlho IT** to proactively secure the ecosystem.
