And this is why we can't allow proprietary software anywhere, including as firmware.
https://zirk.us/@benjamingeer/111534265843138331
Polish hackers figured out that a train manufacturer had programmed its trains to break down after certain dates, or if they were serviced at another company's workshop.https://badcyber.com/dieselgate-but-for-trains-some-heavyweight-hardware-hacking/
attn @jon @echo_pbreyer
#trains #RighttoRepairEurope #InfoSec #railway #Poland #Polska
Dieselgate, but for trains – some heavyweight hardware hacking
[this is an English translation of the original article in Polish, we occasionally publish the best cyber stories from Poland in English] A train manufactured by a Polish company suddenly broke down during maintenance. The expertsBadCyber
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