EU cybersecurity chief Juhan Lepassaar has warned that household appliances could become targets after a wave of attacks on commercial freezers across Europe.
The incidents, which affected freezers used in supermarkets, restaurants and other commercial settings, highlighted the growing threat of cyber‑attacks on everyday devices. Lepassaar said the same vulnerabilities that allowed hackers to infiltrate these large‑scale units could also be exploited in smaller, home‑based appliances.
Speaking to the EU’s cyber‑security authority, Lepassaar urged manufacturers and consumers to strengthen security measures and to stay alert for signs of tampering or unusual behaviour in kitchen equipment.
Juan Andres Guerrero‑Saade, a distinguished fellow at cybersecurity firm SentinelOne, joined “The Daily Report” to discuss the implications of the attacks and the steps that can be taken to protect both commercial and domestic devices.
The discussion underscored the need for coordinated efforts across industry and government to improve cyber resilience and safeguard the growing number of connected appliances in homes and businesses alike.
<small>Source: CBS News — read the original story there.</small>