Hacking of Electoral Systems: Real Threats, Perceived Vulnerabilities, and Mitigation: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic

Key Points

• The paper aims to explore the real threats and perceived vulnerabilities related to the hacking of electoral systems, particularly in Morocco.
• Conducted a literature review of verified scholarship on electoral hacking.
• Analyzed institutional and policy dynamics specific to the African context.
• Structured findings in a concise publication-ready format.
• Identified major threats to electoral systems and associated vulnerabilities.
• Outlined mitigation strategies based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Provided practical recommendations relevant to the African context.

Abstract