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“Never Trust, Always Verify” - Harri Hursti Hacks a Voting Machine LIVE on PBD Podcast! | PBD Podcast | Ep. 478

Sep 25, 2024
01:36:18
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Harri Hursti, a renowned cybersecurity expert famous for unveiling voting machine vulnerabilities, joins the conversation with Patrick Bet-David. He shares his live hacking demonstration, revealing alarming security gaps in voting systems. Hursti advocates for hand-marked paper ballots and stresses the need for stringent audits and transparency to bolster election integrity. The discussion also touches on the challenges of misinformation and the role of ethical hackers in protecting democratic processes.
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  • Harri Hursti emphasizes the urgent need for a 'never trust, always verify' approach to restore public confidence in voting systems.
  • The podcast highlights the significant lack of regulatory standards and legal frameworks that contribute to vulnerabilities in voting machines.

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Concerns About Voting Machine Security

There is widespread anxiety regarding the security and integrity of current voting machines. Many people doubt whether their votes are truly counted and if the machines can be manipulated, leading to a significant lack of trust in the electoral system. Independent studies have shown that all voting machines tested have been successfully hacked, underscoring the fact that the notion of 'unhackable' does not exist. A shift towards a 'never trust, always verify' approach is necessary to rebuild public confidence in the voting process.

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