Cold snap
Supermarket freezers get hacked again, Google dismantles a TV-box botnet, and Anthropic's IPO filing shows $17 billion in quarterly revenue.
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Supermarket freezers hacked again across Europe, the second such wave in a month, with stores in Belgium, Sweden, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Estonia reporting spoiled stock. Attackers appear to have tampered with internet-exposed refrigeration controllers, and European officials and the U.S. military are now looking into the disruptions.
Why it matters Remote tampering with refrigeration controllers shows how exposed everyday supply-chain equipment is when it sits on the open internet.
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Google dismantles a TV-box botnet of more than 1.3 million Android devices, saying manufacturer Videostrong Technology built the XCPE backdoor into the firmware. Google has banned the Shenzhen-based company and shut down the servers behind the operation.
Why it matters Malware shipped inside certified hardware is out of reach of ordinary user caution, which makes manufacturer vetting the main line of defense.
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Apple tightens age ratings starting November 16, when developers must disclose whether their apps include real-world location sharing or dating features, including AI romantic companions, so the right rating can be applied to the App Store.
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