Eric Geller

Eric Geller @ericgeller

The Senate Intelligence Committee took note of modem risks in its 2019 report on Russian interference in the 2016 election, recommending that officials remove or disable wireless or other networking capabilities in voting machines. Several states have banned modems. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

We've known for decades that the telecom networks powering these modems are insecure, and cyber experts listed multiple reasons not to trust the reassurances from election officials who say their modems have adequate safeguards. https://t.co/6s4ExEQsI8 — PolitiTweet.org

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@noah_praetz, who loved using modems when he oversaw elections in Cook County, IL, said "the risk calculation has changed" — modems expand the "threat surface" beyond what can be justified by convenience. "If past is prologue, actors will try to exploit those vulnerabilities." — PolitiTweet.org

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"Modems in voting machines are now not only a potential target for cyberattacks, but, perhaps more importantly, information operations seeking to cast doubt on the legitimacy of U.S. elections," @davidalanlevine told me. — PolitiTweet.org

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Modems transmit results from voting machines to central computers over cell networks, creating a new way to remotely compromise election equipment. Hackers could plant malware on voting devices or election management systems, or they could corrupt unofficial results in transit. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

I found that at least 36 counties in Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota use modems. D.C. uses them citywide. Rhode Island uses them statewide. In Florida, 18 counties including Broward (2nd most populous) use modems. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

I found that at least 36 counties in FL, IL, IA, MA, MI, and MN use modems. DC uses them citywide. RI uses them statewide. In FL, 18 counties including Broward (2nd most populous) use modems. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

New: Cellular modems that transmit unofficial election-night results could put the midterms at risk, fueling false fraud claims or letting hackers access sensitive systems and data. Experts say it's time to ditch modems, but election officials love them. https://t.co/F8qNw0yf59 https://t.co/biXEbeQDbD — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth @ConsumerReports happy cybersecurity awareness month darth — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

@HowellONeill @GossiTheDog @elonmusk omg — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

@AndrewCouts @HowellONeill @selenalarson @martijn_grooten What a weird thing to say. I love her — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth thigh am right there with you darth — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

@AndrewCouts @HowellONeill @selenalarson @martijn_grooten Good noses — PolitiTweet.org

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@HowellONeill @AndrewCouts @selenalarson @martijn_grooten This is getting mean — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

@HowellONeill @selenalarson @martijn_grooten Are you really a dog owner if you don't have a collection of stickers of your dog looking like an idiot? — PolitiTweet.org

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@AndrewCouts @HowellONeill @selenalarson @martijn_grooten There's our boy — PolitiTweet.org

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@HowellONeill @selenalarson @martijn_grooten I so wish I could do this on Android — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth it would have to be a well-heeled individual darth — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth maybe it will even lead to lawmakers proposing legislation — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth we should dig deeper into this story darth it sounds like a story that has legs — PolitiTweet.org

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@selenalarson @martijn_grooten he simply just always has the best facial expressions in photos it is like catnip to me — PolitiTweet.org

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@selenalarson @martijn_grooten https://t.co/TCPy1z0EUx — PolitiTweet.org

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@darth darth this is actually chilling — PolitiTweet.org

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Sam's now interviewing former Trump homeland security adviser @TomBossert, who praises Anne Neuberger and says (maybe making some minor news?), "I tried desperately to get Anne to come to the White House when I was there last." That...would have been interesting. — PolitiTweet.org

Eric Geller @ericgeller

.@samsabin923 did a great job pushing Neuberger for news on a wide range of subjects with very little time! https://t.co/GOVESZ6V5z — PolitiTweet.org

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After delivering classified threat briefings for pipeline executives, “TSA … used that model of bringing in executives and briefing them with aviation and rail," Neuberger said. — PolitiTweet.org

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As the Biden administration digested industry criticism, Neuberger said, they realized, “Here’s a key gap: We see the classified intelligence around threats. … Leaders in that sector need to know that as well.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Speaking at an Axios event tonight, Anne Neuberger, the deputy national security adviser for cyber, suggests that industry pushback to pipeline cyber rules was partly driven by executives' lack of appreciation for the scope of the threat facing them. (quote in next tweet) — PolitiTweet.org

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@GenePark @DevlinBarrett Congratulations Gene!!! So happy for you! — PolitiTweet.org

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let this cleanse your timeline https://t.co/nnvVVfr7Z2 — PolitiTweet.org