Smart Toothbrushes Hacked!: How 3 Million Devices Were Enslaved into a Botnet and Used in a Massive DDoS Attack
Zurich, Switzerland – Over three million smart toothbrushes have been hacked and turned into botnets, causing millions of Euros in damages to a Swiss company’s website, according to a recent report. The attack has raised concerns about the vulnerability of internet-connected devices and the need for improved cybersecurity measures. The toothbrushes, which would normally be used for tracking and improving oral hygiene habits, were infected with malware and repurposed to carry out a Distributed Denial …