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Security experts have constructed the first ransomware for smart thermostats, according to Motherboard.
On August 6, at cybersecurity conference Def Con, hackers Andrew Tierney and Ken Monroe revealed the malware that infected a Linux-based internet connected thermostat. The white hat hackers said they created the ransomware as a proof of concept rather than for profit. The two did not reveal the make of the thermostat but said they would inform the manufacturer of the flaw.
Ransomware is a form of malware that infects an …read more
Source: Business Insider
