Topic: Hari Hursti

Despite claims that voting machines are never connected to the internet, a report shows that thousands of ES&S machines use modems to transmit "unofficial" results. In Georgia, software researcher Hari Hursti observed "sloppy" security during a last-minute software update in Fulton County, comparing the risks of uncertified election software to the Boeing 737 Max technical failures.

A PBS report featuring hacker Hari Hursti highlights security concerns regarding Georgia's $100 million contract with Dominion Voting Systems. Expert Alex Halderman demonstrated that QR codes on paper ballots could be duplicated by attackers, potentially allowing for double-counting. FEC Chairman Trey Trainor also expressed concerns regarding the legitimacy of the election due to the exclusion of observers in key states.