PewDiePie hackers hijack Google Chromecasts, exposing huge security flaw in process

Hackers have targeted Google Chromecast devices in an effort to promote popular YouTube star PewDiePie. Using the pseudonyms HackerGiraffe and J3ws3r, the pair claim to have taken over more than 65,000 of the smart TV gadgets. The pair claimed the cyber attack was was to warn of security issues with Chromecasts, while also encouraging people to subscribe to PewDiePie's channel. A video message posted by the pair on YouTube stated: "Your Chromecast/ Smart TV is exposed to the public internet and is exposing sensitive information about you!" The hackers included a web link to find out more information about account security and concluded the message: "You should also subscribe to PewDiePie."