Connected Fridge Hacked To Send Malicious Emails

A security firm says more than 100,000 smart devices--including a fridge--were used to send out more than 750,000 malicious emails.

Attack of the … fridge? The slew of connected devices entering homes is bringing new points of vulnerabilities. Security firm Proofpoint found that more than 100,000 smart devices--including at least one connected refrigerator--were used to send out more than 750,000 malicious emails between Dec. 23, 2013 and Jan. 6, 2014. Other hacked gadgets include routers, multimedia centers, and televisions.

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