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Polish Trains were equipped with automatic killswitch by manufacturer Newag (social.hackerspace.pl)
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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.

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[โ€“] 54 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Yeah manufacturers are getting out of hand with this kind of shit.

Machines are being made now to be unserviceable except with the manufacturer attending.

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