# Fridge hack causing fires and millions in losses traced to weak security

A hacking incident involving internet-connected refrigerators caused fires and millions of dollars in damage, according to Ars Technica. The breach is being attributed to poor security protections in the appliances, highlighting the risks of insecure connected devices.

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### Technology
- [Ars Technica](https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/10/fridge-hack-costing-millions-and-sparking-fires-stemmed-from-poor-security/) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 21:35:09 +0000