Published: 10 March 2026DD NewsScience & Technology
UIDAI Launches First Bug Bounty Programme to Strengthen Aadhaar Security
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme on March 11, 2026 to strengthen cybersecurity of the Aadhaar ecosystem. A panel of 20 experienced ethical hackers and security researchers has been selected to test UIDAI's digital platforms including the official website, myAadhaar portal, and Secure QR Code application.
Vulnerabilities are classified as Critical, High, Medium, and Low risk, with a risk-based reward system. The programme is run in partnership with M/s ComOlho IT Private Limited. This is part of India's broader push to secure digital public infrastructure, with information security spending projected to reach $3.4 billion in 2026, an 11.7% increase from 2025.
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With which company did UIDAI partner to manage its first structured Bug Bounty Programme launched on March 11, 2026?
Explanation · Correct answer DUIDAI partnered with M/s ComOlho IT Private Limited, a cybersecurity solutions provider, to manage the Bug Bounty Programme. Vulnerabilities are classified as Critical, High, Medium, and Low risk under a risk-based reward system.
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What is the UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme launched in March 2026 and what platforms does it test?
The **UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India)** launched its **first structured Bug Bounty Programme** on **March 11, 2026** to strengthen cybersecurity of the **Aadhaar ecosystem**. A panel of **20 experienced ethical hackers and security researchers** tests the **UIDAI official website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application**. The programme is run with **M/s ComOlho IT Private Limited**.
How are vulnerabilities classified under the UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme 2026?
Under the **UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme 2026**, vulnerabilities are classified into four categories: **Critical, High, Medium, and Low risk**, with a **risk-based reward system**. The programme involves **20 ethical hackers and security researchers** testing the **UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application** in partnership with **ComOlho IT Private Limited**.
Who is the partner of UIDAI for the Bug Bounty Programme 2026 and what is the Aadhaar holder count?
**M/s ComOlho IT Private Limited** is UIDAI's partner for the **Bug Bounty Programme 2026**. With over **1.4 billion Aadhaar holders**, the digital identity system is **critical national infrastructure**. The programme launched on **March 11, 2026** aims to identify vulnerabilities in the **UIDAI website, myAadhaar portal**, and **Secure QR Code application** before they can be exploited.
What is India's projected information security spending for 2026 mentioned in UIDAI's Bug Bounty Programme launch?
India's **information security spending is projected to reach $3.4 billion in 2026**, an **11.7% increase from 2025**, as highlighted during the **UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme** launch on **March 11, 2026**. The programme involves **20 ethical hackers** testing Aadhaar ecosystem platforms, in partnership with **ComOlho IT Private Limited**.
What is the purpose of UIDAI's Bug Bounty Programme and why is the Aadhaar system important to secure?
The **UIDAI Bug Bounty Programme** (launched March 11, 2026) aims to **proactively identify vulnerabilities** in the Aadhaar ecosystem before malicious actors can exploit them. With over **1.4 billion Aadhaar holders**, the system is **critical national digital infrastructure**. The programme uses a panel of **20 ethical hackers** and classifies vulnerabilities as Critical, High, Medium, or Low risk.
