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“Supreme Court Slams UIDAI”.. Is it a fake news created by Economic times?

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Vijayashankar Na

There are “Mischievous journalists” around today in the media. Some of them are considered senior journalists and include the likes of Shekhar Gupta who try to pick up wrong narratives only with a view to discredit the Government. Mr Shekhar … Continue reading →

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We need to build a “Bridge of Trust” between UIDAI and Security specialists

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Vijayashankar Na

In the on-going petition in Supreme Court, Aadhaar faces a tough battle against multiple opponents. The background under which the Aadhaar case has come up for hearing itself suggests that there are some undercurrents of opposition to Aadhaar even within … Continue reading →

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UIDAI behaving like “Indira Gandhi of the Emergency times”

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Vijayashankar Na

The article in Tribune by a journalist titled “Rs 500, 10 minutes and you have access to billion Aadhaar details” has created a flutter in the Government Circles. UIDAI has promptly come out and filed an FIR. The incident could seriously affect … Continue reading →

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Draft Bug Bounty policy for UIDAI

Posted on August 10, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

Naavi.org had suggested a model Bug Bounty Policy for Private Sector Companies as part of its Cyber Law Compliance Center (CLCC) Activity. Copy of this policy is available through the menu link CLCC. This was drawn in March 2016 specifically … Continue reading →

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UIDAI should introduce a Bug Bounty Program forthwith.. if it is serious of security

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

“Security is going to be a  Concern” for Aadhar says  Mr Nandan Nilekani, the architect of the system. Though it has always been a concern for most of the Information Security observers, it is good that now persons close to … Continue reading →

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The Bug in AEPS is in the biometric devices and BCs and not the UIDAI server… But the effect is same

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Vijayashankar Na

When Aadhar was in its initial stages, whenever security issues were raised with Mr Nandan Nilekani, he used to assure that Aadhar is not a “Card” but it is only a data base. Information in aadhar database never travels across … Continue reading →

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