"While a story of a toothbrush DDoS botnet taking down a site is amusing (and almost definitely untrue), it’s still a good reminder that threat actors would target any Internet-exposed device. This includes routers, servers, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), printers, and web cameras."
Might add, the only winning move is not to play. When possible and practical, keep it offline. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/no-3-million-electric-toothbrushes-were-not-used-in-a-ddos-attack/
Martin /
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2024-02-07 20:24:10
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2024-02-07 20:24:10Event JSON
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