Remote Access, undetected...and SERBIA?

The election machines gotta go!

On September 30, 2024, Clay Parikh, a cybersecurity expert, provided critical testimony in a Georgia court regarding vulnerabilities in Dominion Voting Systems. His appearance was part of a lawsuit brought by the DeKalb County Republican Party against the Georgia Secretary of State's office, focusing on the integrity of the voting systems used in Georgia and several other states.

You can watch the entire testimony here:

Parikh's testimony centered on technical vulnerabilities that could compromise the security of Georgia's voting machines, which are produced by Dominion. He explained that encryption keys, which safeguard passwords for these machines, had been exposed through election databases made available via public records requests. These databases contained snapshots of county election systems, which revealed critical information like encryption keys and identical passwords used across multiple jurisdictions and states​.

Parikh’s analysis suggests that if someone gains access to the system in one state, they could potentially exploit vulnerabilities in other states using the same machines. His warning emphasized that these weaknesses could allow hackers to change election results undetected, a particularly alarming risk with the upcoming 2024 elections. According to Parikh, this systemic flaw exposes election results to potential tampering, eroding confidence in the machines’ security.

During the testimony, Parikh’s expertise in cybersecurity was questioned by attorneys representing Georgia's Secretary of State. They argued that the claims were recycled conspiracy theories previously debunked by courts. However, Parikh and his co-expert, Jeffrey Cotton, were both certified as expert witnesses by the court, underlining the seriousness of their findings​.

The defense, led by state attorneys, pushed back, asserting that these claims had already been reviewed and dismissed in previous cases. Despite this, the court has not yet ruled on the matter, with the judge expected to make a decision by the end of the week​.

This testimony adds to the ongoing debate about election security, particularly in light of the 2020 election controversies and the looming 2024 elections. The lawsuit is one of many challenging the integrity of voting systems across the U.S., where concerns about the cybersecurity of election infrastructure continue to spark intense political and legal battles​.

During testimony Clay mentioned ES&S (Election Systems & Software) several times. They are the vendor the entire state of South Dakota uses. His recent comments on ES&S highlighted several significant vulnerabilities in the voting systems used in U.S. elections. Parikh, an expert in cybersecurity, pointed out that the subcomponents of the ES&S voting machines, such as those used in Alabama, have weak supply chain security. He mentioned that parts, including some manufactured in China, present risks, as they are difficult to thoroughly vet for potential backdoors or malicious alterations. This lack of transparency and oversight raises concerns about the machines' integrity during elections.

Parikh also criticized the use of closed-source code in these machines, making it nearly impossible for independent experts to review and detect vulnerabilities. The proprietary nature of the software used by ES&S creates an environment where errors or exploitations in the code can go unnoticed for long periods, potentially compromising election results.

In addition to hardware and software issues, Parikh pointed out broader problems within the regulatory framework governing election systems. He noted that the Voluntary Voting System Guidelines (VVSG) are outdated, and many machines still adhere to standards established as far back as 2005. This regulatory inertia makes it easier for vulnerabilities to persist, reducing trust in election outcomes.

Ultimately, Parikh's testimony underscored that the combination of weak supply chain security, unreviewable proprietary software, and outdated regulatory standards leaves ES&S systems vulnerable to exploitation​.

I’m sure it’s fine and all conspiracy!

Highly recommend that you follow Liz Harrington on X.

Liz Harrington's posts on X following Clay Parikh's testimony in Georgia highlight support for his claims regarding the vulnerabilities of Dominion Voting Systems. She emphasized Parikh’s statements about how hackers could potentially exploit security flaws in these machines, which are used not only in Georgia but also in other states. According to Harrington, the testimony reinforces concerns about the integrity of the 2024 election, as Parikh described how encryption keys and identical passwords found in multiple counties could allow unauthorized access across different systems. Harrington framed this as a critical issue for election security, implying that such vulnerabilities could have serious implications for future elections​.

Her posts echo a broader narrative around the skepticism of Dominion machines' security and amplify Parikh’s warning that hackers could change election results undetected. She also cast doubt on officials' responses, accusing them of dismissing these concerns as "tired old claims." This aligns with a broader political argument questioning the trustworthiness of current election infrastructure.

We are in trouble, folks. Add this as the cherry on top…SERBIA!

Foreign interference!

https://x.com/realLizUSA/status/1841104894947688878

President Trump and many patriots around this state and nation have been blowing the whistle. When will our elected officials in a position to do something…do something?