Brushing Up Security: The Tale of 3 Million Malware-Infected Electric Toothbrushes

Brush up on cyber hygiene, because 3 million electric toothbrushes allegedly went rogue in a malware maelstrom, DDoSing with a smile. But fear not, it’s likely just a drill—these bristles aren’t really bristling with botnet vibes. Keep on brushing sans bytes!

Hot Take:

Who knew that the humble toothbrush could be at the center of a cyber Armageddon? Apparently, 3 million of them have been drafted into the dark world of DDoS attacks—or have they? It seems like someone's been brushing up on their creative writing skills more than their cybersecurity knowledge. Before we all start side-eyeing our bathroom gadgets, let's floss away the fiction and get to the plaque—uh, I mean, fact—of the matter.

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