Click Here 95. Reality Bytes: the URL-IRL crash
Nov 28, 2023
Stories of hacked tractors, policing technology controversies, armed drones in schools, sim swapping, and violent activities in teenagers are discussed in this podcast
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Tractor Tech Evolution
- John Abbott shares how his John Deere tractor transformed from a simple machine to a connected device controllable by phone.
- The tractor's digital features provide convenience but expose farmers to hacking risks.
Farm Equipment Vulnerabilities
- Hacker Sick Codes demonstrated that John Deere tractor software can be hacked, raising security concerns.
- This vulnerability implies that all internet-connected farm equipment faces potential hacking threats.
Farmer's Repair Struggle
- Farmer Walter Schweitzer experienced tractor shutdowns during harvest and struggled to get timely repairs.
- John Deere restricted access to repair tools, forcing farmers to wait for company technicians.