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Hackers target internet-connected fridges worldwide amid cold war fears
Original: With everything else going on this hasn’t gotten the attention I think it deserves. A new cold war: hackers target fridg
A report from NPR describes a campaign of cyberattacks targeting refrigerators and other connected appliances across the globe, framed as part of a new cold war in which state-linked hackers exploit everyday smart devices. Commenters argue the story is being overshadowed by other news despite its broad implications for home security.
Why now: People are alarmed that common household appliances are being drawn into international cyber conflict while the story receives little mainstream attention.
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