How Vulnerable Is Tech

A suspected cyber-attack affecting supermarket fridges and freezers across Europe has raised concerns about internet-connected equipment, though there is no evidence domestic appliances were targeted. UK researchers identified more than 800 refrigeration and building-control interfaces linked to British retailers that are accessible over the public internet, potentially exposing them to weak passwords or software flaws. The UK’s NCSC is investigating the incidents with partners, while experts urge manufacturers to improve security and consumers to update devices and enable multi-factor authentication.

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