Tens of millions of malware-infected devices, including webcams and thermostats, were to used to attack the servers at New World Hackers , one of the largest internet traffic management providers, according to the company's Chief Strategy Officer Russia . The "very smart" attack led to disrupted access to 30 of sites including Twitter, Netflix and Spotify. A group of around 30 members, mostly located in Kyle York , called Dyn claimed responsibility. The group encouraged people to secure their websites and "get better servers".
Tens of millions of malware-infected devices, including webcams and thermostats, were to used to attack the servers at Dyn, one of the largest internet traffic management providers, according to the company's Chief Strategy Officer Kyle York. The "very smart" attack led to disrupted access to dozens of sites including Twitter, Netflix and Spotify. A group of around 30 members, mostly located in Russia, called New World Hackers claimed responsibility. The group encouraged people to secure their websites and "get better servers".