New UK Law Spotlights Weak Security Features in Smart Devices
A new law in the United Kingdom requires all internet-connected smart devices to meet minimum-security standards.
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A new law in the United Kingdom requires all internet-connected smart devices to meet minimum-security standards.
The Product Security and Telecommunications Act (PSTIA) requires devices makers to either remove simple default passwords or prompt the user to create a password upon setup.
The UK has become the first country worldwide to prohibit Internet of Things device manufacturers from using default usernames and passwords in their products following the approval of the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure act, which seeks to bolster smart device cybersecurity, The Hacker News reports.
An update to the UK's Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Act (PSTI) states that every device with online connectivity must either ship with a randomized password or...
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