On the discussion from last thread about internet connected devices. In the article, there are links to events mentioned.

From the Wirecutter blog. _Not_ behind the paywall.

We Asked Appliance Manufacturers How Long They’ll Keep Connected Devices Secure. Many Couldn’t Tell Us.

nytimes.com

Connected appliances—such as voice-controlled microwaves, refrigerators with touchscreens and online ordering, or Wi-Fi-connected washing machines—are growing in popularity. But unlike with smartphones or computers, we’ve seen little precedent when it comes to expectations for support and updates to such devices. Plus, appliances are expected to last for at least a decade, and they’re a pain to replace. Committing to security updates is the least a company can do, so we reached out to every major appliance company to see how long they planned to issue updates for their smart appliances.

Over the years, we’ve seen a handful of small-time hacks on connected appliances. LG had a vulnerability that allowed hackers to gain access to devices using fake accounts, a refrigerator was hacked to send out spam emails, and a different fridge, from Samsung, left Gmail credentials open to attack. Once, The Atlantic built a fake web-connected toaster just to see how long it would take before someone tried to hack the thing (less than an hour).