Attack on GSM-R
Cables for GSM-R were intentionally cut this morning in northern Germany. This is a very serious incident and has to be carefully investigated with regard to the motivation of the attackers.
Cables for GSM-R were intentionally cut this morning in northern Germany. This is a very serious incident and has to be carefully investigated with regard to the motivation of the attackers.
A Military-Type Explosive Sent Via USB Drive (gbhackers.com) ⚡ So far, USB-Killer devices were used by attackers (or pentesters) to disable or destroy devices with USB interfaces by discharging a high power electrical shock into the data lines of the USB port. ❗ If you find a USB stick somewhere: Do not plug it into…
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Christmas season is here again! Like you, your “favorite” cyber criminals are also waiting to get their presents. Here are my 3 free security tips for you to spoil their fun this Christmas season: Have a wonderful time with your beloved ones and stay secure!
There is a job advert for a Windows 3.11 administrator role in the rail industry doing the rounds on the internet right now – e.g. here at Heise. It’s often accompanied by the question why such old systems are still in use – it’s 2024! Yes, this is the reality of OT systems – not…
Incidents such as the blackout in parts of Berlin lasting several days emphasize the importance of personal preparation for crisis and disaster. The German BBK has published checklists for this purpose. The BBK is the German Federal Office of Civil Protection and Disaster Assistance. Personally I don’t prefer to check off such a list on…
We are already seeing real-world applications of artificial intelligence in the rail sector. Deutsche Bahn is using artificial intelligence to reduce delays on its network. My prediction: This is just the beginning of ML/AI applications in our sector. We will see machine learning and AI algorithms becoming more and more widespread in the coming years….