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Mailbox Insecurity

Bruce Schneier — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:24:47 +0000

It turns out that all cluster mailboxes in the Denver area have the same master key. So if someone robs a postal carrier, they can open any mailbox. I get that a single master key makes the whole system easier, but it’s very fragile security.

US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

Bruce Schneier — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 11:40:08 +0000

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method: Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot information in an election. The system separates voter identification and...

US Postal Service Files Blockchain Voting Patent

Bruce Schneier — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:40:08 +0000

The US Postal Service has filed a patent on a blockchain voting method:

Abstract: A voting system can use the security of blockchain and the mail to provide a reliable voting system. A registered voter receives a computer readable code in the mail and confirms identity and confirms correct ballot information in an election. The system separates voter identification and votes to ensure vote anonymity, and stores votes on a distributed ledger in a blockchain

I wasn’t going to bother blogging this, but I’ve received enough emails about it that...