EU cybersecurity chief Juhan Lepassaar warns that hackers who have attacked connected supermarket fridges could move on to other home appliances. He says threats could expand from devices such as routers to everyday household equipment, urging Europe to take stronger steps to secure connected products.

Lepassaar links the warning to recent attacks that targeted supermarkets across Europe in October and November. Coverage notes he is calling for more investment in cybersecurity and for manufacturers to build security “by design,” rather than treating protection as an afterthought. Some outlets also mention the context of Lepassaar unveiling ENISA’s latest biennial report on the state of EU cybersecurity in Brussels.

Across the reports, the core message remains consistent: after fridge hacks, more consumer and household devices could be at risk. Differences are mainly in emphasis and detail, such as whether the reporting highlights specific regional impacts (including which country was worst affected) or broadens the warning to specific device categories beyond refrigerators.