Cyber● Elevated2h ago · Nov 5, 2026, 10:30 PM
Hackers are targeting refrigerators worldwide , US agencies warn
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from defenseone.com · United States · global
US agencies have issued a warning that hackers are targeting refrigerators globally. This highlights a new and widespread cybersecurity threat to smart appliances.
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