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How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From Hacking

By: Kate O’Flaherty
Originally Published in  Science Focus

As election hacking becomes a growing threat, experts are exploring innovative solutions, including blockchain, quantum mechanics, and physical safeguards, to protect the integrity of future elections and maintain public trust.

The article "How Technology Can Secure Future Elections From Hacking" from BBC Science Focus explores the risks of election hacking and the technologies that could safeguard voting integrity.
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An illustration of a man using a flute-like instrument to manipulate data results on a laptop screen
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