Cyberattacks on refrigerators in Europe. ENISA: the next could be routers and home appliances

Juhan Lepassaar, head of ENISA, warned that after cyberattacks on cooling systems in Europe, routers and home appliances could be next targets. He emphasized the need for investment in cybersecurity to prevent such incidents. Recent attacks affected refrigeration systems in various European countries, including France and Estonia, and posed risks to critical services like hospitals and public transport. U.S. agencies have urged sectors to strengthen their cooling systems following these incidents. Reports indicate that Chinese cyber intelligence uses connected home devices for attacks on Western infrastructure.