Infosec, IoT, tech stuff
https://www.notebookcheck.net/3-million-smart-toothbrushes-cause-millions-in-damage-due-to-DDoS-attack.800810.0.html
3 million smart toothbrushes cause millions in damage due to DDoS attack
Okay, but lol.
"The S in IoT stands for Security!"
Infosec, IoT, tech stuff
There appears to be considerable scepticism. :) I wouldn't be surprised if there was actually some vulnerability allowing this, even from a Bluetooth device, though, IoT being what it is...
Infosec, IoT, tech stuff
@ceoln
Been clarified as not true.
A compromised toothbrush app launching a DDoS attack might be more likely than coming from a compromised Bluetooth connected toothbrush.
Now my Robot vacuum cleaner being in a botnet is a different matter.