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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold's Office Exposed Over 600 Voting System Passwords Online

Oct 30, 2024, 05:57 AM

The Colorado Secretary of State's Office, led by Jena Griswold, inadvertently posted a spreadsheet on its website that included partial passwords for voting systems across 63 of the state's 64 counties. Over 600 passwords were contained in a hidden tab within the spreadsheet, which could be accessed by right-clicking and selecting "unhide." The passwords were reportedly available online for months. Upon discovering the issue, the office removed the information and stated that the exposure does not pose an immediate threat to Colorado's elections, emphasizing that physical, in-person access is required to use the passwords. The incident has prompted criticism, with some Republicans calling for Griswold's resignation. Officials maintain that the state's election infrastructure remains secure ahead of the upcoming November 5 general election.