Richard Akerman

No longer an active user. Advocating for the traditional paper ballot voting system in Canada.

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Issues with electronic & #onlinevoting clearly explained http://t.co/b1HONXkn5t by @tomscott for @computer_phile, film by @seanski44

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No longer an active Twitter user. If I have anything to post it will be on my blog https://t.co/Cu0eugwsxW

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Won't be tweeting. Back on my blog although I rarely post these days.

https://t.co/tC0Qcj67hS

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If you have older Apple devices, or haven't updated to 16 yet:

* iOS / iPadOS 15.7.1

https://t.co/1kWbyRfdBI

Including a security fix for an actively exploited severe vulnerability.

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Firefox updated to 106.0.2

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Google Chrome updated to 107.0.5304.62 (Mac), 107.0.5304.68 (Linux) and 107.0.5304.62/63 (Windows) https://t.co/Ab6vMDm4mM

14 security fixes.

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For those of you in Ontario: no, Internet voting will not increase voter turnout.

https://t.co/v0GN5kr26i

I know it feels like it would, but that's not how voting motivation works.

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2/2 A minor note for never-Bluetoothers: any macOS or iOS update will always silently turn your Bluetooth back on.

You have to manually disable Bluetooth again after every update.

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Update all the things:

* macOS Big Sur 11.7.1
* macOS Monterey 12.6.1
* Safari 16.1 for macOS 11 and 12
* macOS Ventura 13

* iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16
* watchOS 9.1 (only if iPhone has latest iOS)

* tvOS 16.1

https://t.co/2A2vARTOtp

[CDTS | CLTS • uOttawa @CDTSuOttawaCLTS]

Rejoignez-nous le 2 nov. à 11h30 HE pour une conversation avec @HollyAnnGarnett, @mikepalcanada et @leahwest_nsl sur les cyber-menaces à la démocratie et aux élections au Canada ! Déjeuner inclus !

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Join us on Nov. 2 at 11:30 ET for a conversation with @HollyAnnGarnett, @mikepalcanada & @leahwest_nsl on cyber-threats to Canadian democracy and elections! Lunch included!

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[Microsoft Security @msftsecurity]

Comprehensive security is a core theme for #MSIgnite! Tune in for the keynote featuring @vasujakkal and other Microsoft Security leaders around 12pm PT

[Bureau du scientifique en chef du Québec @SciChefQC]

Le 3 novembre, des invités d'envergure examineront les impacts de la désinformation sur les décideurs et la démocratie. L'équipe du Réseau francophone international en conseil scientifique sera également dévoilée.

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@SciChefCan @IDRC_CRDI

[CISA Cyber @CISACyber]

Microsoft’s October security update patches multiple vulnerabilities. https://t.co/c4MR4EhhZT. #Cybersecurity #InfoSec #PatchTuesday #Microsoft

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Elections Nova Scotia (ENS) Request for Proposals (RFP) - Internet Voting.

ID: ENS2022-01-RFP.
Closing date: Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 04:00 PM Atlantic Time.

https://t.co/yTCqD3wc6a

https://t.co/SwRyLGWrS1

[Elections Nova Scotia @electionsns]

ENS’s RFP seeking an internet voting solution can be accessed through the Nova Scotia Tender website at https://t.co/RLQ97w6zdh #NSvotes #NSpoli

[Microsoft Security Response Center @msftsecresponse]

Security Updates for October 2022 are now available! Details are here: https://t.co/ZKxt7vgBBl

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October 11, 2022 - Patch Tuesday

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iOS updated to 16.0.3 for iPhone 8 and later.

https://t.co/E24flc2iZq

Fixes CVE-2022-22658 "Processing a maliciously crafted email message may lead to a denial-of-service".

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CBC News (CP) - October 9, 2022 - Many Ontario municipalities using online voting despite lack of provincial standards https://t.co/V8nzRQGrOR by @maan_alhmidi

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2/2 [Ontario] Municipal Elections Act, 1996, S.O. 1996, c. 32, Sched.

https://t.co/tIJXVMF8Lc

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1/ A reminder that it is illegal to take a photo of your marked ballot in an Ontario municipal election.

Municipal Elections Act, Secrecy
49 (3) Revealing a vote, (a) photograph or video

Since you cannot be viewed behind the voting screen, please do not take any photos there.