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Right to Repair@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish · 2 months ago

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 · 2 months ago

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

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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…I’m inclined to let this one go.

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Whether it be electronics, automobiles or medical equipment, the manufacturers should not be able to horde “oem” parts, render your stuff useless if you repair it with aftermarket parts, or hide schematics of their products.

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