This article speaks in regards to the beginning of a federal investigation into an attempted hack of an app that is still under development that would allow US citizens who are active military or registered for the right to vote abroad to place their votes through their phones. While the preliminary investigation by the organization and the federal prosecutors states that “no intrusion” had occurred and that the “integrity of the votes” were safe, they are executing an in-depth federal investigation. West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner also noted how this is partially a threat that any attempt to compromise an election will face thorough federal investigation and serious prosecution. Among the more interesting things discussed in the article regarding this app is how it’s developed to use blockchain technology as a means of ensuring the integrity of votes casted through the app. The article does note however that if the mobile device itself isn’t secure, then the app can be manipulated anyways.
Source: https://politics.slashdot.org/story/19/10/02/1922206/fbi-investigating-alleged-hacking-attempt-into-mobile-voting-app-during-2018-midterms
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