New UK cybersecurity law will make weak passwords a thing of the past
Get the Full StoryUnder the UK s new cybersecurity law, consumer smart devices can no longer allow the use of weak, easy-to-guess passwords, such as admin or 12345. This is part of a set of minimum-security standards the UK is requiring to protect consumers from hacking and cyberattacks. The law covers every smart device that comes with internet or network connectivity, ranging from TVs and phones to game consoles, connected fridges, and smart doorbells. Manufacturers of such products will also have to publish contact details so that users can report bugs and other issues. In addition, they ll need to be transparent about the timing This story continues at The Next WebShare: