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The Vergecast

Election cybersecurity: How ready are we for November 3rd?

Jul 21, 2020
Kim Zetter, a cybersecurity journalist and author of Countdown to Zero Day, partners with Nilay Patel and Russell Brandom to discuss pressing issues in election security. They explore vulnerabilities in voting machines and the challenges of mail-in voting during the pandemic. Zetter emphasizes the need for transparency and systemic improvements since the 2016 election, while also addressing the balance between technology and voter security. The conversation highlights the critical importance of audits and maintaining paper trails to ensure election integrity.
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