How hackers can defrost your meat (or steal your medical records)

Author: Willem KempenPublished on: October 17, 2026Country: South Africa

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How hackers can defrost your meat (or steal your medical records)

The supplied content includes only the headline and News24 navigation, not the article text. The headline refers to hackers potentially manipulating connected devices, such as a freezer, or accessing medical records. No details about incidents, affected people or security measures are available in the supplied text.

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