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RE: Hackers Successfully Disrupt Access To Multiple Popular Websites
Missing the most interesting point: the Mirai attack used an exploit in an untold number of smart devices to turn then into a series of botnets. The majority of these were consumer devices, like internet-enabled cameras abs other Internet of Things devices. This showcases the extreme vulnerability in IoT devices, something that needs to be addressed before ransomware begins showing up on your Internet-connected toaster, demanding money unless you want all your bread burned.