Cutting corners: The presidential election is approaching and if there is anything that unites the US populace it is the desire that voting systems are safe and secure. Unfortunately, they are anything but, according to a security researcher who has uncovered several vulnerabilities in these and other systems used by courts and government agencies. Fixing the problem will require nothing less than a complete overhaul of how these systems handle security.
Jason Parker, an erstwhile software developer turned security researcher, has for the past year been hunting down and reporting critical vulnerabilities in the commercial platforms used by courts, government agencies and police departments across the US.
His efforts have turned up alarming results, finding that 19 of these systems are riddled with vulnerabilities allowing hackers to access confidential information, manipulate legal documents, and compromise personal data.
They also open the door for attackers to falsify registration databases, a scenario that clearly bothers Parker.
Security expert uncovers widespread vulnerabilities in US voting and government systems
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