An army of copycat hackers could seize control of internet-connected home devices to carry out cyber-attacks, security experts have warned.
Web-connected “smart” gadgets including cameras, digital TV recorders, smart kettles and plugs are all vulnerable to being hacked by criminals and used remotely to mount cyber-attacks, according to James Lyne, head of security at Sophos, a security firm.
The warning follows one of the largest cyber-attacks involving home internet devices, which disrupted a number of popular websites on Friday, including Twitter, Spotify and Reddit. Airbnb, PayPal, Netflix, Yelp and some businesses hosted by Amazon were also affected.
The hack has…
