Polish Train Maker Is Suing the Hackers Who Exposed Its Anti-Repair Tricks

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Polish Train Maker Is Suing the Hackers Who Exposed Its Anti-Repair Tricks

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Right to Repair@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 1 year ago

Newag, maker of Polish trains, is suing ethical hackers who exposed its anti-repair software, threatening independent repair and consumer rights.

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