The 7 devices in your home that could be used for next DDoS attack

More than 10 million devices hooked up to the internet of things were hacked in a Friday attack that slowed a huge swath of the internet to a crawl. 

The next time that happens, your device could be one of them (if it wasn't already).                                                                         

SEE ALSO: More than 10 million devices helped take down the internet on Friday

Research conducted by ForeScout Technologies, a network security firm, found seven home smart devices connected that can be hacked in 180 seconds and may be weaponized in the future. 

Those devices include smart refrigerators, smart lightbulbs, video conference systems, VoIP phones, printers, security systems and climate control meters.  Read more...

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via Mashable

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