Hacking German Elections

Explore the vulnerabilities in Germany's electronic vote counting systems in this eye-opening conference talk. Delve into the experiences of two concerned election workers as they reveal how elements of electronic voting have quietly returned to German elections, despite previous unsuccessful deployments. Learn about the conceptual and practical flaws in the current digital ballot-counting procedures, including an in-depth analysis of software used in Bavarian municipal elections. Discover severe security vulnerabilities that could allow for undetectable manipulation of local voting results. Examine the broader implications for election security and transparency in democracies worldwide, and consider proposed solutions to re-establish the integrity of the voting process. Gain valuable insights into the technical, legal, and societal factors that have led to the deployment of these potentially insecure systems, and understand the urgent need for action to protect the foundation of democratic processes.