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Satellites and Election Security

The role of satellites in potentially compromising election infrastructure and security, particularly in the context of the U.S. elections.

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Can satellites be used to hack into election systems?

Satellites can be a component in an attack chain that targets election infrastructure, but the evidence and expert guidance show they are usually an indirect vector rather than a simple, standalone wa...