According to The Guardian , the UK has enacted new legislation requiring all smart devices to meet minimum security standards, such as default passwords, as a way to protect consumers from cyberattacks and online hacking.
Under the new law, manufacturers of phones, TVs, smart doorbells, and other internet-connected devices must ensure their devices do not use weak passwords such as 'admin' or '12345'. Users will also be prompted to change the default password when setting up their devices.
In addition, device manufacturers must provide contact information so users can report bugs and security issues, and must be transparent about the timeline for security updates for their devices.
The UK bans devices using weak passwords.
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UK Science and Technology Minister Jonathan Berry said: "This new law is an important step in protecting consumers from cybercrime. As lives become increasingly dependent on networked devices, we need to ensure these devices are protected from attackers."
Manufacturers of devices that violate the new law could face sanctions, including monetary fines.
The new law has been welcomed by consumer protection organizations such as Which?. Rocio Concha, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Which?, said: "The new law is a significant step forward in protecting consumers from cybercrime. We urge smart device manufacturers to take this law seriously and ensure their products are designed and secured."
In addition, the UK government is also implementing several other measures to protect consumers from cybercrime, including raising awareness about cybersecurity and supporting small businesses in protecting their network systems.
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