Cybersecurity Expert Exposes Flaws in INEC’s Forensic Proof Clearing Prof. Amupitan
In a detailed post on X, cybersecurity analyst Akntnd Babtnd challenges INEC’s claim that forensic evidence definitively cleared Prof. Joash Amupitan of owning a controversial X account. He argues the electoral body’s reasoning overstates the proof and overlooks simpler explanations for timestamp gaps, missing archives, and phone linkage tests. Babtnd says citing AI and deepfakes without any metadata or compression analysis is not real forensics. He also questions INEC’s reliance on the Wayback Machine, noting that absence of archived captures is common for genuine profiles. Ordinary factors like clock errors, edited posts, or timezone mismatches were not ruled out. He further demands clarity on how account handles moved from @joashamupitan to @sundayvibe00 and how disclaimers were posted. Warning that INEC’s forensic standard will set precedents for the 2027 cycle, he calls on the commission to publish the full report, name its experts, and share the underlying evidence.
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