q3k :blobcatcoffee: (@q3k@hackerspace.pl)
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Attached: 1 image I can finally reveal some research I've been involved with over the past year or so. We (@redford@infosec.exchange, @mrtick@infosec.exchange and I) have reverse engineered the PLC code of NEWAG Impuls EMUs. These trains were locking up for arbitrary reasons after being serviced at third-party workshops. The manufacturer argued that this was because of malpractice by these workshops, and that they should be serviced by them instead of third parties. 1/4

A polish hacker found out why trains did stop working. The manufacterer implemented a hidden electronic switch, which automatically activated after trains were serviced by a different company.

  • bobs_monkeyEnglish
    25·
    7 months ago

    except with the manufacturer attending

    And charging an exorbiant fee

    • Aussiemandeus@aussie.zoneEnglish
      4·
      7 months ago

      Yeah and pay their techs pretty average too. At least who i work for does.

      But get to be at the forfront of technology