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The Biden administration and major consumer tech players are launching an effort to put a nationwide cybersecurity certification program in place.

The idea is to help consumers choose smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking.

This includes appliances like smart TVs, fitness trackers, smart washing machines and heating and AC control systems.

The White House has announced a voluntary labelling programme to help consumers pick out the best smart home devices in terms of security. They will have strong defaults and receive updates.

There’s a handy new label to tell you if your gadget is easy to hack or not.

The Biden administration and major tech companies involved in consumer electronics introduced a national cybersecurity certification and labeling scheme in a concerted effort to improve cybersecurity and safeguard customers from hackers.

An anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: The Biden administration has launched its long-awaited Internet of Things (IoT) cybersecurity labeling program that aims to protect Americans against the myriad of security risks associated with internet-connected devices. The program, officially ...

The "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark," aims to make it simpler for customers to assess whether a smart home product and its connections fulfill specific cybersecurity requirements.

The Biden administration wants a "U.S. Cyber Trust Mark" on devices like major internet and bluetooth-connected electronics, warning about risks.

U.S. Cyber Trust Mark initiative to be overseen by the Federal Communications Commission, with voluntary industry participation.