The French Fridge Phishing Fiasco: And Other Connected Device Stories

The answer to the question “Can my fridge be hacked?” was answered in October 2026 when hackers, in one fell swoop of a coordinated cyberattack, fiddled with the remote temperature controls of French supermarkets across the country, spoiling vast quantities of food. It underscores a critical problem in today’s times: with everything from heating systems [...]
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