EU cyber chief warns home appliances could be the next target for hackers

The European Union's top cybersecurity official has cautioned that everyday household appliances may be the next focus for cyberattacks. Connected devices in homes are increasingly linked to the internet, expanding the number of potential entry points for malicious actors. The warning highlights growing concern that weak security in consumer electronics could be exploited on a wide scale. Officials emphasized the need for stronger protections built into such devices from the design stage.