They have also targeted sites operated by Islamic State. 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 company said it was working with law enforcement agencies in a number of countries around the world as well as other companies that had been affected. 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".
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 company said it was working with law enforcement agencies in a number of countries around the world as well as other companies that had been affected. 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".