Election officials confirmed that Maryland state’s voter database is now hosted by a new, American-owned company after been tied to a Russian oligarch.
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.
Voting Machine Makers Lambasted as ‘Accountable To Nobody’
Sen. Ron Wyden on Thursday attacked the small but powerful group of companies that controls the production of most voting equipment used in the U.S.
Elections Commission Downplaying Unseen Risks to 2020 Vote
Cyber security and election experts say a key federal body that oversees elections is downplaying hidden dangers in voting systems.
DARPA Has A Plan To Making Voting Machines Far More Secure
The Pentagon research agency that played a key role in inventing GPS and the Internet has a plan to make voting machines far more secure against hackers.
Election Security Threats Loom as Presidential Campaigns Begin
Fragile electronic voting systems and social media weaponization continue to menace U.S. election systems as presidential candidates ramp up 2020 campaigns.
Blockchain-Based Elections as a Solution to Swiss e-Voting Hack
Switzerland’s proposed new e-voting system which isn’t on blockchain & has serious flaw enough to allow hackers to steal an election without being detected.
Federal Government Focused on Cybersecurity Basics Ahead of 2020
The Department of Homeland Security’s top cyber official will ensure election officials uses basic cybersecurity techniques for 2020 presidential election.
DARPA Is Building an Open Source Voting Machine
DARPA is working with firm Galois to develop open source voting machine technology that would let people verify that their votes were tallied correctly.
Top US House Intel Lawmaker: 2020 Election ‘Enormously Vulnerable’
Top U.S. House intel lawmaker, Adam Schiff said on Tuesday that 2020 elections are “enormously vulnerable” to hacking and foreign influence.
Georgia Voting Machine Debate Pits Election Officials vs. Tech Experts
Georgia voting machine debate pits election officials staunchly opposed by computing experts who see an imminent threat to election security.