p>Fridges and freezers at supermarkets in several countries in Europe were hit by a cyberattack on Monday that raised their temperatures.It follows a similar attack in France last month that heated refrigeration units to up to 50 degrees Celsius (122 degrees Fahrenheit), causing fires and spoiling food.
A similar spate of mysterious freezer malfunctions that spoiled food at military bases across the United States in August is also being treated as a suspected hack, Reuters reported in October.From refrigerators and heating systems to security cameras and alarm networks, an expanding range of devices once largely mechanical can now be monitored and controlled remotely, creating new opportunities for cybercriminals.CAN HACKERS REALLY GET INTO MY FRIDGE?In theory, yes.
If a device is connected to the internet, directly or through an app, cloud service or home network, it can potentially be hacked.In 2015, researchers demonstrated at a Las Vegas hacking conference how a Samsung smart refrigerator could be compromised, allowing them to intercept some of the internet traffic passing through the device.In many cases, attackers are more interested in stealing data, disrupting services or using connected devices as a way into a larger network..India sees 72 % surge in spyware attack on local businesses: Kaspersky.WHAT HOUSEHOLD DEVICES COULD BE HACKED?The most common targets are devices connected to the internet and controlled remotely.These include security cameras, video doorbells, alarm systems, smart locks, thermostats and central heating systems.
Smart appliances such as refrigerators, ovens and washing machines can also be vulnerable if they are connected to the wider internet.
Even some toothbrushes are now internet-connected.Routers, not appliances, account for more than three-quarters of all attacks on connected devices, according to security-industry data.The number of such devices has grown rapidly as manufacturers have added internet connectivity to products that were once entirely mechanical.WHAT....
