Bot-herders can launch DDoS attacks from dryers, refrigerators, other Internet of Things devices

A new malware kit called Spike can infect not only traditional desktops but also routers, smart thermostats, smart dryers and a host of other Internet of Things devices to herd them into massive botnets.

Spike botnets have carried out various forms of DDoS attacks including SYN, UDP, DNS query and GET floods, according to Akamai’s Prolexic Security Engineering & Response Team (PLXsert).

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