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The Verge
2 weeks ago
Information security

The UK beefs up smart home security by going after bad default passwords

Manufacturers in the UK are now required to ensure tech gadgets have unique default passwords or allow users to define them, under updated regulations. [ more ]
Theregister
2 weeks ago
Information security

UK finally bans '12345' passwords on connected devices

Smart device manufacturers in the UK must adhere to new laws like the PSTI Act, focusing on minimum security standards and crackable default passwords. [ more ]
CyberScoop
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

CISA urges vendors to get rid of default passwords

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is urging vendors to eliminate default passwords in their products following a hacking spree on water facilities.
CISA has warned about the use of default passwords for internet-facing devices for years, highlighting the potential harm caused by manufacturers distributing products with static default passwords. [ more ]
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