ANALYZING VULNERABILITIES MALFUNCTIONS AND SECURITY BREACHES IN ELECTRONIC VOTING MACHINES

A project analyzing electronic voting machines (EVMs) identifies vulnerabilities, malfunctions, and security breaches that can compromise election integrity. While EVMs are valued for their efficiency, they are susceptible to security threats like software vulnerabilities, cryptographic failures, and physical tampering. The study examines hardware and software weaknesses, such as buffer overflow attacks and weak encryption, alongside malfunctions from power failures and hardware faults, assessing their impact on voting accuracy. Through simulations and testing, the project reveals risks of vote manipulation, data loss, and election disruption. Recommendations include stronger encryption, regular audits, intrusion detection, and robust error handling, emphasizing the need to secure EVMs, protect the electoral process, and maintain public trust.