"3 Million Smart Toothbrushes in Swiss DDoS Attack"
TL;DR
Hackers infected around three million smart toothbrushes with malware and used them to launch a DDoS attack on a Swiss company's website, resulting in the loss of millions of Euros. The toothbrush botnet was vulnerable due to its Java-based OS, and cybersecurity experts warn that any device connected to the internet is a potential target for hackers. Stefan Zuger from Fortinet provided tips on protecting connected devices, emphasizing the ongoing arms race between device makers and cyber criminals.
- 3 Million Malware-Infected Smart Toothbrushes Used In Swiss DDoS Attacks Slashdot
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- Three million malware-infected smart toothbrushes used in Swiss DDoS attacks — botnet causes millions of euros in damages Tom's Hardware
- Toothbrushes are a cybersecurity risk, too: millions participate in DDoS attacks CyberNews.com
- Millions of smart toothbrushes used in botnet attack on company Boing Boing
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