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Technical News & Discussion => Broadband, Internet & General Computer News & Discussion => Topic started by: Glenn on Jan 17, 2014, 11:56:07

Title: Spam from your fridge?
Post by: Glenn on Jan 17, 2014, 11:56:07
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/read/hacked-smart-fridge-used-to-send-spam-email-in-cyberattack/032971?
Title: Re: Spam from your fridge?
Post by: Technical Ben on Jan 17, 2014, 15:59:09
Well, I doubt security is going to be the most focused feature for these "inter connected" devices. I'll await all the calls. I can't do electrical work, I can't repair washing machines... but I might make a mighty penny resetting the firmware on all of them.  :laugh: ;D
Title: Re: Spam from your fridge?
Post by: zappaDPJ on Jan 17, 2014, 16:48:24
I must admit I read the report and wondered exactly what am I expected to do about it.