Russia denies involvement in fridge hacks across Europe

Russia has denied responsibility for a series of cyberattacks targeting internet-connected refrigerators and other smart appliances across Europe, after experts identified Moscow as a leading suspect. National authorities have not yet formally attributed the attacks to a specific actor, leaving the Kremlin's role unconfirmed. The incidents add to a pattern of suspected Russian cyberactivity against European infrastructure and raise concerns about the security of consumer IoT devices. The number of affected devices and countries has not been disclosed. Watch for national cybersecurity agencies to publish formal attributions, which would sharpen the diplomatic stakes.