Cybersecurity agency issues warning about end-of-train device vulnerability

Cybersecurity agency issues warning about end-of-train device vulnerability

By | July 14, 2025

Hackers could gain control of a train’s brake system, the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency warned last week

An orange end of train device is seen atop the rear coupler of a passing train

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