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The UK Bans Default Passwords

Schneier on Security

The UK is the first country to ban default passwords on IoT devices. On Monday, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to ban default guessable usernames and passwords from these IoT devices. Unique passwords installed by default are still permitted.

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Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity

Security Boulevard

The post Brits Ban Default Passwords — and More IoT Stupidity appeared first on Security Boulevard. Nice Cup of IoTea? The UK’s Product Security and Tele­comm­uni­cations Infra­struc­ture Act aims to improve the security of net-connected consumer gear.

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Britain introduces IOT Device Security Legislation

CyberSecurity Insiders

A new legislation was introduced in the Britain’s parliament last week aiming to better protect IoT devices from sophisticated hackers. Now, comes the big question…what if companies indulging in the manufacturing of IoT cannot comply with the newly planned Britain’s digital law.? Well, it’s simple….the Hope it does!

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NCSC: New UK law bans default passwords on smart devices

Security Affairs

The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) orders smart device manufacturers to ban default passwords starting from April 29, 2024. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is urging manufacturers of smart devices to comply with new legislation that bans default passwords. ” reads the announcement published by NCSC.

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New law will issue bans, fines for using default passwords on smart devices

Malwarebytes

And because of our high propensity to forgo changing default passwords that came with the smart devices we buy, we’re essentially putting ourselves—our homes and our family’s data and privacy—at the forefront of online attacks without us knowing. but not vehicles, smart meters, smart medical devices, laptops, and desktop computers.

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Smart air fryers ordered to stop invading our digital privacy

Malwarebytes

Collectively known as IoT (Internet of Things) devices, these connected objects have a nasty habit of collecting our data without us really understanding what they’re doing. The guidance highlights data that IoT vendors might collect. The security aspect of IoT is perhaps one of the most important of all.

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Exposed eyes: 40,000 security cameras vulnerable to remote hacking

Security Affairs

Analysis by organizational sector showed the Telecommunications sector (79%) dominated due to widespread consumer use. Excluding telecommunications, the technology sector has the most exposed cameras (28.4%), followed by media (19.6%), utilities (11.9%), business services (10.7%), and education (10.6%).

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