UK government cracks down on insecure smart gear

Stefan Mileschin · 26th November 2021, 07:15

All devices will need protection

The UK government has introduced a new bill in its bid to protect smart devices in people's homes from cybersecurity threats.

The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill lays out rules to shield consumers from cyber attacks and it covers a host of IoT gear along with mobile phones and intelligent devices.

Media, data and digital infrastructure minister Julia Lopez said the bill will put a firewall around everyday tech from phones and thermostats to dishwashers, baby monitors and doorbells, and see huge fines for those who fall foul of tough new security standards.

Included within the scope of the new bill are a range of devices, from smartphones, routers, security cameras, gaming consoles, smart speakers, and internet-enabled toys.

Easy-to-guess default passwords preloaded on devices will be illegal and each product must have unique passwords, and measures to prevent them from resetting them to factory defaults.

https://fudzilla.com/news/iot/53936-...ure-smart-gear

26th November 2021, 07:15	#1
Stefan Mileschin [M] Reviewer Join Date: May 2010 Location: Romania Posts: 148,678	UK government cracks down on insecure smart gear All devices will need protection The UK government has introduced a new bill in its bid to protect smart devices in people's homes from cybersecurity threats. The Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill lays out rules to shield consumers from cyber attacks and it covers a host of IoT gear along with mobile phones and intelligent devices. Media, data and digital infrastructure minister Julia Lopez said the bill will put a firewall around everyday tech from phones and thermostats to dishwashers, baby monitors and doorbells, and see huge fines for those who fall foul of tough new security standards. Included within the scope of the new bill are a range of devices, from smartphones, routers, security cameras, gaming consoles, smart speakers, and internet-enabled toys. Easy-to-guess default passwords preloaded on devices will be illegal and each product must have unique passwords, and measures to prevent them from resetting them to factory defaults. https://fudzilla.com/news/iot/53936-...ure-smart-gear

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