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Looks like it was a SQL injection after learning how to do it. The 11 year old did it in 10 minutes. Also the password was stored in plain text on the device. A
by millzlane 8y ago
Looks like it was a SQL injection after learning how to do it. The 11 year old did it in 10 minutes. Also the password was stored in plain text on the device. As for the replica bit. This was in the article.
“It would be extremely difficult to replicate these systems since many states utilize unique networks and custom-built databases with new and updated security protocols,” it read. “While it is undeniable websites are vulnerable to hackers, election night reporting websites are only used to publish preliminary, unofficial results for the public and the media. The sites are not connected to vote counting equipment and could never change actual election results.”’
But Sell said the exercise the children took part in demonstrates the level of security vulnerabilities found in the U.S. election system.
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Here is also a link to the article in case it didn't work for you. https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/an-11-year-old-changed-election-results-on-a-replica-florida-state-website-in-under-10-minutes https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/an-11-year-old-changed-e...