Student Used Software Defined Radio to Halt Taiwan's High-Speed Trains (heise.de)

• Student exploited SDR to send false alarms, halting four trains.
• Exposes security flaws in Taiwan's high-speed rail radio communication.
• Faces long prison term for tampering with critical infrastructure.

"A 23-year-old student used software-defined radio (SDR) and handheld transceivers to trigger alarm signals, stopping four high-speed trains in Taiwan. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in radio-based control systems of critical infrastructure. The perpetrator faces a lengthy prison sentence for endangering public safety."