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Supermarket fridges overheat in Sweden and Ireland amid suspected cyberattacks
Original: Another reason to have "dumb" appliances like refrigerators. > Supermarket fridges in Sweden, Ireland overheat amid susp
Supermarket refrigeration units in Sweden and Ireland have overheated following what authorities suspect were cyberattacks on connected cooling systems, according to an Al Jazeera report being widely shared. The incident has prompted commentary that internet-connected 'smart' appliances create vulnerabilities, with some arguing ordinary, unconnected 'dumb' appliances would be safer for critical everyday equipment.
Why now: Suspected cyberattacks disrupting everyday infrastructure like supermarket fridges have raised fresh concerns about the security risks of internet-connected smart appliances.
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- Another reason to have "dumb" appliances like refrigerators. > Supermarket fridges in Sweden, Ireland overheat amid suspected cyberattacks https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/f reezers-in-sweden-belgium-overheat-following-possible-cyberattacks And before some… · bloodravenlib@mas.to · 3
- Another reason to have "dumb" appliances like refrigerators. > Supermarket fridges in Sweden, Ireland overheat amid suspected cyberattacks https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/2/f reezers-in-sweden-belgium-overheat-following-possible-cyberattacks And before some… · bloodravenlib@boriken.social
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