Директор нацразведки США Габбард приказала изъять машины для голосования в Пуэрто-Рико, чтобы проверить конспирологическую теорию
Команда директора национальной разведки США Тулси Габбард весной прошлого года провела расследование систем для голосования на американской территории Пуэрто-Рико, сообщает Reuters со ссылкой на офис Габбард и три осведомленных источника
TL;DR
- The ODNI investigated voting systems in Puerto Rico in spring, reportedly looking into claims of Venezuelan hacking.
- No concrete evidence of Venezuelan interference in elections was found.
- The investigation uncovered "deeply troubling cybersecurity and operational deployment practices" posing significant risks to US elections.
- Vulnerabilities included insecure cellular technology and software defects.
- The probe is linked to efforts by Trump administration officials to pursue unproven election fraud claims.
- A leading Democrat expressed concern that the investigation proceeded despite a lack of evidence of foreign interference.
- The ODNI confirmed the investigation but stated it focused on vulnerabilities in electronic voting systems, not Venezuela.
- The ODNI called the seizure of voting machines and data "standard forensic practice."
- Puerto Ricans are US citizens but cannot vote in presidential elections and lack voting representation in Congress.