The DHS is another example of the lax attitude of the federal government towards voting system security
Spying and Privacy articles on Democracy Chronicles
This Spying and Privacy section concerns how these two issues impact freedom of speech and democracy in general. The modern technology we rely on has complicated the struggle to protect citizens from government overreach, especially following increased concerns of surveillance of domestic communications. Also see our entire section on Election Technology or our articles on Technology Dissidents like Eric Snowden and Julian Assange.
Why Midterm Elections Are Particularly Vulnerable to Hackers
Is it possible that a wave of disinformation could nudge the results of a tight congressional race?
Rethinking Campaign Finance to Protect Against Election Hacks
Each day, we learn more about how foreign sources use our own campaign finance laws and social media opportunities to try to influence U.S. elections. We only have ourselves to blame if we don’t demand accountability from candidates, political action committees and Congress. We must require them all to face up to this ugly truth. […]
Cyber Criminals Are Holding California Voter Database For Ransom
An Amazon Web Services (AWS) server containing files and sensitive information from registered voters in California was left exposed online , allowing it to be stolen and used by cybercriminals to extort a ransom. The database was discovered by security researchers at Kromtech Security Center and contained at least 4GB of files, believed to be […]
China Communist Party Expanding Internet Crackdown
People should remember that even though the Chinese Communist Party has been modernizing with the times, the party still represents a heavy restriction on personal freedoms and a restriction on everyday life.
VIDEO: Obama’s Secret Deliberations on Russian Vote Hacking
Revelations shed light on how former President Obama learned of Russia’s efforts to tip the election
Why Did Democrats Decline Help From Feds After Election Hack?
The Democratic National Committee declined an offer to help after they were hacked
Should Trump’s Election Commission Tackle Russian Hacking?
Efforts of Russia to obstruct US voting may become the new focus of Trump’s commission
100+ Researchers Sign Public Letter With Election Security Warning
More than one hundred security researchers and experts signed on to a letter sent to Congress
Are American Elections Safe? Homeland Security Chief Says No
Former US secretary of homeland security Johnson told lawmakers he was extremely concerned