TechHot fridges, fake nuclear alert and $6bn heist: Is a hacking epidemic looming?

A London produce wholesaler found its connected refrigerators showing extreme temperatures, with retailers in several European countries reporting similar failures. Other recent incidents included a $6.3bn theft from Binance and a fake nuclear strike alert sent through Ukraine’s emergency app. The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre warns AI could expose vulnerabilities and fuel a surge in attacks, though experts note the fridge flaws did not require AI to find.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-11-08 06:00Original