Non siamo stati addestrati per questo: la vita dopo la divulgazione del DRM di Newag

“The Chaos Computer Club (CCC) supports the three hackers who explained in detail at 37C3 how the Polish rail vehicle manufacturer Newag had manipulated its trains in such a way that they could only be repaired in the company’s own workshops. The manufacturer reacted to the publications with an attitude not seen since the 90s and sued the hackers under both criminal and civil law. At 38C3, the hackers are now reporting on their legal odyssey, which cost so far around 30,000 euros. The CCC is calling for donations to cover the legal and other resulting costs incurred so far.”
More: https://www.ccc.de/en/updates/2024/das-ist-vollig-entgleist

This is quite close to being a parallel to terrorist action: I.e. shutting down/destroying parts of the train infrastructure. Except it’s not for political action, but for personal gain.

I really hope procecution will hit hard.

Sounds like something John Deere is doing forever already in the us… ☹️