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Explore the aftermath of a groundbreaking train DRM disclosure in this 45-minute conference talk from the 38th Chaos Communication Congress (38C3). Discover the consequences faced by security researchers who uncovered code deliberately simulating train failures during independent servicing attempts. Learn about the complex developments following their initial 37C3 presentation, including parliamentary workgroup sessions revealing expensive unlocking fees, legal challenges involving copyright violation and unfair competition claims, interactions with journalists explaining reverse engineering concepts, multiple official investigations, and newly discovered cases from different train operators. Join speakers Michał Kowalczyk, q3k, and Jakub Stepniewicz as they share their experiences navigating the technical, legal, and media landscape following their controversial findings.
