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Hackers now locking people out of buildings, report warns
Original: Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems - and lock people out of buildings # cybercrime #
Cybercriminals are moving beyond data theft and ransomware to target physical building systems, according to a report by The Register. Attackers are gaining access to building management technology and using it to lock people out of premises, turning a digital breach into a physical security threat. Security watchers say the trend highlights how connected infrastructure, from door controls to HVAC, is becoming a fresh attack surface for organised crime.
Why now: Fresh reporting on a new escalation in cybercrime, where hacks now have real-world physical consequences.
Evidence
- Cybercrims go beyond stealing data to attack physical building systems - and lock people out of buildings # cybercrime # It # ai # crime https://www. theregister.com/security/2026/ 10/17/cybercrims-go-beyond-stealing-data-to-attack-physical-building-systems/5303677 · alex_p_roe@mastodon.world · 1
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