Military voters stationed overseas will be able to cast their votes for the 2020 presidential election via a mobile app that uses a private blockchain.
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.
Baltimore City Ransomware Attack Affects Board Of Elections
Baltimore City’s new mayor had been on the job for four days when he had to announce that city’s computer system had fallen victim to a ransomware attack.
We Must Improve Voter Registration Database Security And Monitoring
This is stunning news, and a wake-up call for improving the integrity and security of election administration and technology in the United States.
Top Republican Says Senate Unlikely To Vote On Any Election Security Bills
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a member of Senate GOP leadership, said Wednesday that the chamber is unlikely to vote on any election security legislation.
Florida Governor Says Russian Hackers Breached 2 Counties In 2016
Russian hackers breached the systems of two county elections systems in Florida in 2016, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday at a news conference.
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced To Strengthen Voting Cybersecurity
A bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation Tuesday that would require a cybersecurity expert from the Department of Homeland Security.
Can Open Source Help Safeguard Elections?
Lawmakers are demonstrating increased interest in open source technology as a means to solving longstanding challenges around election security.
FBI To Brief House Members On Hacking Of Florida County
The FBI will brief Florida members of Congress next week about the claim that a Florida county was hacked by Russian intelligence in 2016.
New Jersey Electronic Poll Books Bill Signed into Law
New Jersey electronic poll books signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy today to permit County Commissioner of Registration and Board of Elections .
How the 2020 Campaigns Are Grappling With Cybersecurity
As candidates were focused on campaigning in 2016, Russians were carrying out a devastating cyberoperation that changed the landscape of American politics.