The UK government has announced guidelines to make internet-connected devices safer to use following a spate of security breaches.
It includes moves to make sure passwords are unique and not resettable to a factory default and that sensitive data transmitted via apps is encrypted.
But the guidelines are not binding, leading some to question how effective they will be.One expert said they would not stop "irresponsible" manufacturers.
Suddenly, everything is a computer. Phones, of course, and televisions. Also toasters and door locks, baby monitors and juicers, doorbells and gas grills. Even faucets. Even garden hoses. Even fidget spinners. Supposedly “smart” gadgets are everywhere, spreading the gospel of computation to everyday objects.
www.bbc.co.uk
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