The article discusses how a story about hackers using 3 million “hacked” toothbrushes to launch a cyberattack became an urban legend. The story originated from a Swiss newspaper that quoted cybersecurity firm Fortinet as its source, claiming that the toothbrushes were infected with malware and used to conduct a cyberattack. However, cybersecurity professionals quickly debunked the story, pointing out that there was no evidence to support it. Fortinet later admitted that the story had been stretched due to translations. The article also covers other cybersecurity news, including the revelation that Chinese hackers had maintained access to US critical infrastructure networks for several years, the Biden administration’s restrictions on visas for spyware sellers, and the exposure of a pro-Beijing disinformation campaign.
3 Million Toothbrushes: The Unbelievable Cyber Urban Legend You Won’t Forget
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