A network of connected smart air conditioners and water heaters might disrupt the electricity supply.
A network of connected smart air conditioners and water heaters might disrupt the electricity supply.
This situation could happen because smart home devices like air conditioners and water heaters are often connected to the internet without strong security. Attackers can exploit these systems to launch large-scale DDoS attacks, overwhelming power grids. It’s surprising since these devices aren’t meant for browsing, but their vulnerabilities can still be used maliciously.
It's not about DDoS attacks; they simply need to switch all systems simultaneously to disrupt the electricity supply.