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I think this should be filled under sabotage of critical infrastructure. It is either that or DRM means the OEM gets to remotely shut down entire train network
by 6510 3y ago
I think this should be filled under sabotage of critical infrastructure.
It is either that or DRM means the OEM gets to remotely shut down entire train network whenever they like? Imagine the money one could make with such a service.
- WesolyKubeczek 3y agoFrom what I gathered in Polish media, the Dragon Sector's attorney has implied they are eyeing exploring this possibility legally.
- virtue3 3y agoyeah screw this. if they are claiming that they hacked their DRM they should absolutely counter sue that this DRM counts as sabotage and/or domestic terrorism. There was literally code in there that told the trains to stop working after X date if it sat still for X amount of time. That's bonkers. And criminal.
- p_l 3y agoProsecution started working from statues that talk about crimes of preventing someone from operating, as well as manipulation or prevention of proper handling of data relevant to national security and/or transportation. Neither cares about breaking DRM or IP, but third party (including vendor) manipulation.
- nolist_policy 3y agoYes, imagine if a individual did this and not a company. A individual would probably go to jail.