Princeton University computer security experts confirm that they key to open Diebold voting machines can be easily duplicated, granting access to the sensitive memory card.

How easy is it to make such a key? One enterprising hacker used a couple of blanks from Ace Hardware, a file, and a photo on Diebold's own web site.

"By now it should be clear that Diebold’s AccuVote-TS electronic voting machines have lousy security. Our study last fall showed that malicious software running on the machines can invisibly alter votes, and that this software can be installed in under a minute by inserting a new memory card into the side of the machine. The last line of defense against such attacks is a cheap lock covering the memory card door. Our video shows that the lock can be picked in seconds, and, infamously, it can also be opened with a key that is widely sold for use in hotel minibars and jukeboxes." — via Freedom to Tinker

Can electronic voting get any less secure? [Hat tip to BoingBoing]