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I just spent about an hour and a half waiting in line to early vote. Do you think online voting in U.S. elections is feasible? Or do you think the security risks are too great?
rootX said:What risks?
ehrenfest said:Risks like someone hacking into the voting server and submitting millions of votes for their preferred candidate.
rootX said:It is possible to detect that data has been modified through statistical calculations and quantum mechanics applications.
Hackers can also break into online shopping sites/banks and get millions of dollars. But, that doesn't mean we don't do online shopping. We are continuously trying to improve the system.
It's possible to come up with a secure system similar to what banks use (something like assigning unique IDs to each citizen) ...
So a server gets hacked and tampered with, or maybe just gliches or crashes for other reasons, what do you think happens to all of the votes that were stored on that server? They're now useless. If there is any reason to believe that votes have been tampered with they will be discarded.rootX said:It is possible to detect that data has been modified through statistical calculations and quantum mechanics applications.
Hackers can also break into online shopping sites/banks and get millions of dollars. But, that doesn't mean we don't do online shopping. We are continuously trying to improve the system.
It's possible to come up with a secure system similar to what banks use (something like assigning unique IDs to each citizen) ...
TheStatutoryApe said:So a server gets hacked and tampered with, or maybe just gliches or crashes for other reasons, what do you think happens to all of the votes that were stored on that server?
rootX said:Solution: Frequent periodic backups. Even a HS student knows the importance of back ups.
I know it's hard but it isn't impossible. And, there are really high insentives to hack into bank/online shopping sites.
I think it would be better to know what internet security engineers think about the current systems. IMO, it's secure enough for voting purposes.
Online voting is the process of casting a vote for an election or other decision using a computer or mobile device connected to the internet instead of going to a physical polling location.
There is ongoing debate about the security of online voting systems. While some experts argue that online voting can be made secure through proper encryption and security protocols, others argue that there is no way to guarantee the integrity of the votes cast electronically.
It is difficult to predict the exact impact of online voting on voter turnout. Proponents argue that it could increase accessibility and convenience for voters, potentially leading to higher turnout. However, there are also concerns that online voting could disenfranchise certain groups, such as those without internet access or those who are less technologically savvy.
Some potential benefits of online voting include increased accessibility for voters, faster and more efficient vote counting, and the potential for increased voter engagement through the use of technology. It could also potentially reduce costs and resources needed for traditional polling locations.
Some potential drawbacks of online voting include security concerns, the potential for hacking or fraud, and the lack of a paper trail for auditing purposes. It could also create unequal access to voting for certain populations and potentially undermine the secrecy of the ballot. Additionally, implementing and maintaining an online voting system could be costly and complicated.