Train Trouble: $500 Hack Could Derail Your Morning Commute!
A 20-year-old flaw in train systems could let hackers trigger brake failures or derailments with a $500 radio setup. Dubbed CVE-2025-1727, this vulnerability has US CISA concerned, as it lacks encryption and authentication. Imagine hijacking a train’s brake system from your couch! All aboard the chaos express!
Hot Take:
All aboard the “Oh No Express”! It seems that train safety has taken a detour down the “Hacker’s Delight” track. With a $500 radio setup, you too can play model trains with real trains, but instead of a basement, the stakes are national railway safety! Who knew train hacking could be more exciting than a roller coaster ride? Buckle up, because the End-of-Train and Head-of-Train systems are on their last whistle stop before they get derailed for good.
Key Points:
– A critical flaw in train systems could allow hackers to trigger emergency brakes from afar.
– The flaw, CVE-2025-1727, affects the radio link between End-of-Train and Head-of-Train systems.
– This vulnerability has been around for 20 years, finally getting attention in 2025.
– A $500 radio setup can exploit this flaw, posing a significant safety risk.
– The outdated protocol will be replaced by IEEE 802.16t by 2027, but risks remain in the meantime.