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[–]Trajan 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (3 children)

It’s going to be a growing issue, and most owners won’t even realise that their fancy TV or fridge needs security patches. Maybe this should be similar to consumer law? Require manufacturers/resellers to guarantee security updates for x number of years?

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (2 children)

Do you really need a smart fridge, though? Technology is always going to be vulnerable, so the best solution is to just buy a normal fridge. Even if we assumed it was perfectly secure, it's probably spying on you for Facebook and Google.

[–]Trajan 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (1 child)

Personally, no. I’m perfectly happy with dumb appliances that do the job when I press the button or set a timer. I don’t need an Internet connection to keep milk and sausages chilled.

[–][deleted] 2 insightful - 1 fun2 insightful - 0 fun3 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Exactly. I'm considered the "techie" in my family, but even I draw the line somewhere.