Proof-of-concept ransomware for smart thermostats demoed at Defcon

I know we’re all supposed to be scared about terrorists hacking our IoT devices and holding our furnaces hostage but honestly, thermostats are one of the easiest DIY projects out there. There’s like 3-4 wires max. All you need is about 10 mins and a screwdriver to neutralize the hack.

Hit the reset button and boom…Bob’s your uncle!

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