Fridge sends spam emails

[Still Waters]

A fridge has been discovered sending out spam after a web attack managed to compromise smart gadgets.

The fridge was one of more than 100,000 devices used to take part in the spam campaign.

Uncovered by security firm Proofpoint the attack compromised computers, home routers, media PCs and smart TV sets.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...nology-25780908

[+OverSword]

LOLOLOLOL!!!!!! Irony. Gotta love it!

Why would you need a fridge hooked up to the web anyway? So they can monitor your daily calorie intake?

Edited January 17, 2014 by OverSword

[Dumpnuts]

Once opened, SPAM has to be refrigerated.

[godnodog]

I bet it was a worm that somehow managed to get inside the fridge.

[Eldorado]

Once opened, SPAM has to be refrigerated.

LOL

[PlanB]

New crank call idea: "Hello, is your refrigerator running... a sophisticated malware-based scam utilizing a series of networked home appliances?"

[Princess Serenity]

Is that fridge the reason why I'm getting facebook emails?