NormShield’s election security report called “Rapid Cyber Risk Scorecards” first gained a lot of attention then rebuke followed over errors.
Election Security articles on Democracy Chronicles
This election security section highlights the importance of protecting the integrity of the vote count. An onslaught of new technologies offer both opportunity and peril for democracy. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Cyber-security 202: Statewide voting databases at risk of ransomware attack
Cybersecurity officials say there is risk of havoc wreaking ransomware being used to sow chaos in 2020 elections via attack on statewide voting databases.
Video: machine automatically changing vote from Waller to Reeves in Mississippi
There have been at least three reports confirmed by officials of voting machines in two counties changing voters’ selections in GOP governor primary runoff.
Voting Machine Errors Messing with Mississippi Runoff
Voters who cast ballots for one party in the Aug. 6 primary may have improperly voted for a different party in Tuesday’s runoff due to machine malfunctions.
Electoral College Voting: Denver Court decision another Jack-in-the-box
Denver 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals may add another Jack-in-the-box element for the US electoral system if it allows electors to vote as they please.
Time crunch 2020 is why North Carolina officials voted against new election-security rules
N.Carolina election officials upset advocates for election security, voting down a proposal to require stricter anti-hacking in 2020, citing time crunch.
“The Cybersecurity 202: L.A. County voting system pits cybersecurity vs. disability advocates”
A new voting system in L.A County will super-charge a debate about balance between the cybersecurity of election systems and people with disabilities.
Russian interference 2020
Russian interference is a possiblity in the 2020 presidential vote. Steve LeVine argues that, however, Americans are instead at each others throats.
Election Security Lessons from DEFCON 27
Given the extent of foreign interference in the 2016 election, every American should be concerned about election security in 2020.
Fourth-ranking House Democrat backs Trump impeachment
Rep. Ben Ray Luján (N.M.), the No. 4 House Democrat, announced Monday that he’s supporting an impeachment inquiry into President Trump.