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US Rail Industry Faces Serious Hacking Vulnerabilities

7/16/2025

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The US rail industry faces a daunting threat as remote hacking vulnerabilities persist, particularly with the End-of-Train and Head-of-Train Remote Linking Protocol. This alarming flaw, identified back in 2012, could enable attackers to seize control of train brakes. Experts caution that meaningful reforms are still years away, leaving safety in jeopardy.

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Story summary

The US rail industry faces a daunting threat as remote hacking vulnerabilities persist, particularly with the End-of-Train and Head-of-Train Remote Linking Protocol. This alarming flaw, identified back in 2012, could enable attackers to seize control of train brakes. Experts caution that meaningful reforms are still years away, leaving safety in jeopardy.