A company's smart thermostat was remotely accessed and its settings were maliciously changed. This is an example of:
- Cyber Attack
- Cybersecurity Vulnerability
- Data Breach
- Unauthorized Access
This scenario represents a Cyber Attack where a malicious entity remotely accessed the thermostat to make unauthorized changes. It's a clear instance of a deliberate attack rather than just an unauthorized access or a vulnerability.
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