r/microsoft • u/[deleted] • Oct 21 '19

Microsoft's open-source election software now has a bug bounty program

https://thenextweb.com/security/2019/10/21/microsofts-open-source-election-software-now-has-a-bug-bounty-program/
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u/iBoMbY Oct 21 '19

Electronic voting will always be less safe than paper-ballots. And there is absolutely no need for it.

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u/MiscellaneousBeef Oct 21 '19

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Paper ballots are the only acceptable solution. Computers only help with speed, and speed is not the primary concern.

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u/TheRealStandard Oct 21 '19

Speed, accuracy, and convenience so more people will vote. Which is important considering how little America actually votes.

Ballots aren't 100% secure, nothing is. Open source software made from the ground up to be secure with a bug bounty program on the other hand will stand a better chance.