Category: train
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Smashing Security podcast #468: High-speed train hacks and homicidal lawnmowers
Smashing Security podcast #468: High-speed train hacks and homicidal lawnmowers A 23-year-old radio enthusiast spent £300 on a piece of kit from the internet, and used it to bring four packed high-speed trains to a screeching halt. His defence in court? Possibly the most creative excuse we’ve heard all year. Meanwhile, owners of $4,000 robot…
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Smashing Security podcast #426: Choo Choo Choose to ignore the vulnerability
Smashing Security podcast #426: Choo Choo Choose to ignore the vulnerability In episode 426 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation. Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn’t stop the Department of Defense signing a…