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Fridge cyberattack exposes weak security in internet gadgets
Original: Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses
A cyberattack involving a refrigerator has drawn international attention to the security weaknesses of internet-connected household gadgets. News outlets across Europe, Asia and beyond report that hackers exploited smart appliances, underscoring how poorly protected everyday connected devices can be and prompting calls for stronger security standards in the growing market for smart home technology.
Why now: Reports of hackers breaching a smart fridge are circulating widely, reviving concern about vulnerabilities in internet-of-things devices.
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Evidence
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Digital Journal
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Hürriyet Daily News
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Hürriyet Daily News
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Bangkok Post
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · France 24
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · RFI
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Yahoo News Singapore
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · RTL Today
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · The Korea Times
- Caught cold: fridge cyberattack highlights internet gadget weaknesses · Yahoo
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