Cyberattack on Smart Fridges Hits European Supermarkets
josh_bickett · x · 2026-11-03
Per CNBC, a cyberattack on connected fridges disrupted supermarkets across Europe. Josh Bickett draws a simple rule: any device that is internet-connected and has write privileges on essential functions can be hacked and manipulated — and suggests disconnecting fridges until they can be secured.
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