Securing Elections

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by Minimalist, Apr 21, 2018.

  1. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
  2. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    The biggest concern for election security may be phishing
    https://www.fifthdomain.com/critica...oncern-for-election-security-may-be-phishing/
     
  3. guest

    guest Guest

    Server image mystery in Georgia election security case
    July 3, 2019
    https://apnews.com/0117a85d02ff4890b5a66f1c9f3c376e
     
  4. guest

    guest Guest

    Control-Alt-Delete? Swiss gov’t puts the brakes on e-voting
    Controversial online voting law put on the backburner – for now, at least
    July 3, 2019

    https://portswigger.net/daily-swig/control-alt-delete-swiss-govt-puts-the-brakes-on-e-voting
     
  5. guest

    guest Guest

    The EU's election interference alert system isn't working properly
    It was stymied by incomplete information and political disagreements
    July 7, 2019

    https://www.engadget.com/2019/07/07/eu-election-interference-alert-system-problems/
     
  6. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    163,072
    Location:
    Texas
    FEC: Campaigns Can Use Discounted Cybersecurity Services

     
  7. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Most 2020 Presidential Campaign Not Using Proper Email Security
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...ial-campaign-not-using-proper-email-security/
     
  8. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Feds will investigate whether Russia hacked Durham election software in 2016
    https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/policy/technology/cyber-security/article231199243.html
     
  9. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    New election systems use vulnerable software
    https://phys.org/news/2019-07-election-vulnerable-software.html
     
  10. guest

    guest Guest

    Microsoft touts its software for preventing election hacks
    July 17, 2019
    https://www.cnet.com/news/microsoft-moves-to-prevent-election-hacks/
    Microsoft: New cyberthreats require new ways to protect democracy
     
  11. guest

    guest Guest

    Florida Prepares for Possible 2020 Election Security Breaches
    July 23, 2019
    https://www.securitymagazine.com/ar...-for-possible-2020-election-security-breaches
     
  12. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    163,072
    Location:
    Texas
    https://krebsonsecurity.com/2019/07/the-unsexy-threat-to-election-security/
     
  13. guest

    guest Guest

    Russian Hack of Elections System Was Far-Reaching, Report Finds
    July 25, 2019
    https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/25/...ons-system-was-far-reaching-report-finds.html
    Press Releases:
    Senate Intel Releases Election Security Findings in First Volume of Bipartisan Russia Report
    Wyden Renews Call for Mandatory Election Security Standards In Response to Intelligence Committee Report
     
  14. guest

    guest Guest

    Sure, they hacked it just for fun like good ol time, without malicious intents... Come on...
     
  15. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
  16. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Senate Committee Concludes Election Systems In All 50 States Were Targeted
    https://www.ubergizmo.com/2019/07/s...ction-systems-in-all-50-states-were-targeted/
     
  17. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
  18. guest

    guest Guest

    Civil Grand Jury Finds Election Channels Vulnerable To Cyber Attacks
    July 28, 2019
    https://www.sfgate.com/news/bayarea/article/Civil-Grand-Jury-Finds-Election-Channels-14191650.php
     
  19. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    WhatsApp played a big role in the Nigerian election
    https://techxplore.com/news/2019-07-whatsapp-big-role-nigerian-election.html
     
  20. guest

    guest Guest

    NSW iVote source code released for researchers to poke around in
    July 30, 2019
    https://www.zdnet.com/article/nsw-ivote-source-code-released-for-researchers-to-poke-around-in/
     
  21. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Congress is running out of time to secure the 2020 elections
    https://www.theverge.com/2019/7/30/...y-mitch-mcconnell-cybersecurity-paper-ballots
     
  22. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    Russia Is Going to Up Its Game for the 2020 Elections
    https://www.wired.com/story/russia-2020-election-security-mark-warner/
     
  23. guest

    guest Guest

    Voter records for 80% of Chile's population left exposed online
    Chile's Electoral Service confirms the data's authenticity, but denies it owns the leaky server
    August 1, 2019

    https://www.zdnet.com/article/voter-records-for-80-of-chiles-population-left-exposed-online/
    WizCase: BREACH: Data Leak Exposes Personal ID’s of Over 14 Million Chilean Citizens
     
  24. Minimalist

    Minimalist Registered Member

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Posts:
    14,881
    Location:
    Slovenia, EU
    DARPA wants help cracking the election security problem
    https://www.fifthdomain.com/c2-comm...gs-ssith-to-def-con-2019-to-secure-elections/
     
  25. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2003
    Posts:
    163,072
    Location:
    Texas
  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.