# Perhaps Connecting Fridges to the Internet Was a Bad Idea

- HackerByte page: <https://hackerbyte.net/en/stories/a-discussion-on-the-security-and-practicality-issues-of-internet-of-things-iot-d-50434282>
- Original source: <https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/2026/11/fridge-hacks-europe-supermarkets/689328/>
- Hacker News discussion: <https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50434282>
- Submitted to Hacker News: 2026-11-10T00:08:34.000Z

A discussion on the security and practicality issues of Internet of Things \(IoT\) devices, particularly smart home appliances.

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