A massive DDoS attack has disconnected a large portion of users from the Internet, hackers exploited IoT devices. This information may lead you to become aware of the high risk of having these devices connected to the web, even when we expose our lives on social media. I have exposed my personal router to possible attacks because home routers havent been receiving the appropriate attention and, in some cases, people use to let them on during the entire year. At no time did I spread my IP address to receive attacks, I monitor all incoming activity in TCP and UDP range.”]
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