Childs’ play or security alert? Question for Florida election officials who contend reports of an 11year old with a replica of the state election site.
Voting Technology articles on Democracy Chronicles
This voting technology section highlights the important role technology has played in democratic history and seeks to explore how technology will shape the future of elections. This new era of elections is an area of heavy debate in political circles. Be sure to also check out our Election Technology section and our articles on Technology Dissidents, the Internet and Voting or Voting Machines.
Senator: Russia Has Breached Florida Election Systems
Russian operatives penetrate some of Florida’s election systems ahead of midterms, D-Senator Bill Nelson. No information to support claim, State Officials.
FBI Task Force Sharing Information About Online Election Trolls
New foreign influence task force is sharing information about online trolls with technology companies to disrupt foreign influence operations
Social Media Bosses to Face Senate Election Interference Hearing
Senior executives of Facebook, Twitter and Google will testify to the U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee on Sept. 5, the committee’s vice chairman said.
What We Know About Facebook and 2018 Election Manipulation
Efforts to influence U.S. voters ahead of the 2018 midterm elections in November appear to be well underway, though officials are hesitant to say who
Time Running Out to Secure Against 2018 Election Cyberattacks
Congress, state and local officials must take aggressive steps within their respective purviews to secure our election infrastructure.
VIDEO: Reclaiming the Internet for Democracy
How are various groups working to ensure that the internet remains an open platform for democratic engagement?
Protests Target New Ugandan Social Media Tax
Daily tax of 53 cents charged to access online services such as Facebook, Google, Whatsapp and Skype
Bill Passed to Block Popular Egyptian Social Media Accounts
The legislation labels personal social media accounts and empowers authorities to block them as “fake news.”
Russian Trolls Are in Action Ahead of US Midterm Elections
Sponsors of the Russian “troll factory” that meddled in the 2016 vote have launched a new website