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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Software Controls Tractor Pricing
- John Deere uses software to differentiate tractor models, raising prices for simple programming changes.
- This practice contributes to farmers' frustrations over repair restrictions and pricing.
Bricked Tractors in Ukraine
- Russian troops stole John Deere tractors in Ukraine but found them bricked and unusable upon attempt to use.
- It is unclear if John Deere remotely disabled them or hackers intervened, highlighting remote control risks.
Tractors as Critical Infrastructure
- Government officials argue connected tractors should be classified as critical infrastructure.
- Attacks on such systems can have life-threatening consequences like attacks on hospitals.