Comment on Frozen part II: Hackers remotely defrost produce in Euro supermarkets ... again
i_am_not_a_robot@discuss.tchncs.de 6 days ago
Do stores have a choice in this? Or do the refrigerators need an internet connection because of DRM? Or are the refrigerators connecting via an embedded cellular modules like in cars?
VivianRixia@piefed.social 6 days ago
From what I read last time this happened, they allow monitors at a central location to remotely change the temperature as needed. Which feels like a massive security risk that the connection is internet facing, or even exists at all. I understand monitoring temperatures from a central location, but there should never have been remote controls for the freezer temperature. That just creates a giant singular point of failure for all of the fridges.
what@beehaw.org 4 days ago
I assume they can change it manually on the fridge should the internet break down or something. They probably installed it as convenience after all