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Securing the voting process: Four essential reads

  • Written by Jeff Inglis, Editor, Science + Technology, The Conversation
imageHow secure is your vote?Hands with votes illustration via shutterstock.com

Editor’s note: The following is a roundup of stories related to election cybersecurity.

Every vote counts. It’s the key principle underlying democracy. Through the history of democratic elections, people have created many safeguards to ensure votes are cast and...

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