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US Voting System Faces Ongoing Cybersecurity Concerns

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securityweek.com reports that the integrity of the US voting system is a continuing concern involving machine tampering, ballot counting, and voter influence, all with cybersecurity relevance . securityweek.com reports that the US voting process is a state‑run multi‑stage operation that varies by state and county . securityweek.com reports that while most voters use paper ballots, jurisdictions that use ballot‑marking devices for in‑person voting have the most cybersecurity relevance . securityweek.com reports that Election Day in‑person voting uses voting machines that are pre‑certified by the Election Assistance Commission and are air‑gapped for additional security . securityweek.com reports that these voting machines print a paper ballot with the voter’s choices, including a human‑readable element .

Why it matters. securityweek.com reports that the printed human‑readable paper ballot provides a verifiable record for audit and verification of election results .

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