Refrigerators Used in Botnet DDoS Attacks

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The refrigerator belongs to the category of IoT (Internet of Things) devices.

IoT devices are everyday objects that are connected to the internet and can collect and exchange data. These devices often have limited processing power, memory, and storage capabilities, which make them vulnerable to attacks.

In this case, the refrigerator was exploited by the botnet and used to send outbound packets to the website that crashed. This type of attack is known as a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack, in which multiple compromised devices are used to flood a target system with traffic, causing it to crash.

It's important to note that IoT devices, such as refrigerators, often lack proper security measures, making them an easy target for cyber attacks. Manufacturers of these devices should take proper security measures to ensure their devices are not vulnerable to attacks, and users should also take steps to secure their devices, such as changing default passwords and keeping software up to date.