The Jordan Harbinger Show 405: Harri Hursti | The Cyber War on America's Elections
Sep 17, 2020
Harri Hursti, an ethical hacker and co-founder of Nordic Innovation Labs, dives into the alarming vulnerabilities of America's election systems. He explains who is trying to hack our elections and the dire consequences of tampering, highlighting that even victorious outcomes can erode public trust. Hursti discusses the greater risks posed by electronic voting machines compared to auditable paper ballots. He also sheds light on foreign interference, particularly from Russia, and calls for increased civic engagement to safeguard democracy in the face of cyber threats.
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Memory Card Malfunction
- The memory card in the voting machine couldn't produce negative numbers, debunking the official explanation.
- This pointed to a different manipulation method.
Al Gore's Negative Votes
- Al Gore had -16,000 votes in Florida in the 2000 election, only affecting presidential totals.
- Harri Hursti investigated, suspecting a manipulated memory card.
Vendor Dishonesty
- Vendors lied about creating the memory cards, claiming they developed them when they actually used Epson cards.
- This dishonesty raised red flags about other potential security issues.
