The Caesar Cipher and Stacking the Deck in New York State Voter Rolls
Abstract:
Voters in New York State are identified by two identification numbers. This study has discovered strong evidence that both numbers have been algorithmically manipulated to produce steganographically concealed record attribute information. One of the several algorithms discovered has been solved. It first utilizes a mechanism nearly identical to the simple ‘Caesar Cipher’ to change the order of a group of ID numbers. Then, it interlaces them the way a deck of cards is arranged to create a ‘stacked deck’. The algorithmic modifications create hidden structure within voter ID numbers. The structure can be used to covertly tag fraudulent records for later use.
AUTHORS
Independent Researcher
Andrew Paquette, PhD (King's College London, 2018), researched topological awareness in CG artist proficiency. Previously, he worked as a CG artist and supervisor in video games and film VFX. In 2006, he co-founded the IGAD academy in Breda, Netherlands. Currently, Paquette studies undocumented data and algorithms in U.S. voter rolls.
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Journal of Information Warfare
The definitive publication for the best and latest research and analysis on information warfare, information operations, and cyber crime. Available in traditional hard copy or online.
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