Steven W, 2014-01-18 23:48 »
It was only a matter of time.
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/smart ... 2D11947402Security firm Proofpoint has uncovered a cyberattack that involved the hacking of "smart" home appliances connected to the Internet. Hackers broke into more than 100,000 gadgets -- including TVs, multimedia centers, routers, and at least one fridge - and used the appliances to send out more than 750,000 malicious emails between December 23 and January 6.
The question of how much benefit this bullshit brings is questionable. Best not say that to the "I'm saving the Earth" crowd. Routers, heh. Those have become needlessly complicated too. Oh well, as long as we is "Smart". How long do you think it'll be until the temperature settings on the fridge is messed with? You think any information spewed by these devices could be used by criminals to figure out when you're not at home? The possibilities are endless!
It was only a matter of time.
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/smart-refrigerators-tvs-hacked-send-out-spam-according-new-report-2D11947402
[quote]Security firm Proofpoint has uncovered a cyberattack that involved the hacking of "smart" home appliances connected to the Internet. Hackers broke into more than 100,000 gadgets -- including TVs, multimedia centers, routers, and at least one fridge - and used the appliances to send out more than 750,000 malicious emails between December 23 and January 6.[/quote]
The question of how much benefit this bullshit brings is questionable. Best not say that to the "I'm saving the Earth" crowd. Routers, heh. Those have become needlessly complicated too. Oh well, as long as we is "Smart". How long do you think it'll be until the temperature settings on the fridge is messed with? You think any information spewed by these devices could be used by criminals to figure out when you're not at home? The possibilities are endless!