Hacker breaks into on-campus smart washing machines — management eventually disables devices, leaving thousands of students with no reliable laundry service | Tom’s Hardware

A hacker disabled the payment system on smart washing machines at Spinozacampus, leaving over a thousand students without laundry service. The management company, Duwo, disabled the machines due to financial concerns and is transitioning back to analog appliances. The hacker could face up to six years in prison if caught.