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UK law will hit smart home device makers with fines for using default passwords

17 pointsby deepfriedgingerover 3 years ago

3 comments

josephcsibleover 3 years ago
If you forget your password to an IoT device, and the paper label on it wore off, is it now mandatory for it to be permanently bricked and instant e-waste?
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version_fiveover 3 years ago
This will end up just being really annoying and accomplish nothing, like most corporate password policies. It would be nice to see a focus on actually solving the problem, instead of the usual liability transfer. Best case scenario, the password is written on a sticker on the device. This is the norm where I live. I would love to see incentives for actual user friendly security enhancements.
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justinludwigover 3 years ago
This is a nice start at standardizing basic IoT device security; other highlights:<p>- manufacturers must tell customers up front about the lifespan of security patches and updates - manufacturers must provide a public point of contact for vulnerability disclosure
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