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The Fridge-Hacking Spree Is an Internet-of-Things Wake-Up Call
Escalating hacks affecting blood labs and grocery stores show the very real risks to critical infrastructure that come from basic security lapses involving internet-connected devices.
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A recent Kernel Panic newsletter notes that while AI‑related vulnerabilities dominate headlines, this year’s most consequential attacks on critical infrastructure have involved simple IoT exploits, such as hacking into refrigerators. The piece argues that these incidents underscore the continued importance of basic cybersecurity practices despite the hype around AI‑assisted hacking.
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