New laws should strengthen security across Internet of Things

New laws may soon be passed to improve the security of IoT gadgets, in the wake of an increasing number of hacking incidents taking place on favourite consumer devices.

New legislation designed to shore up protection may force such items to have their own unique password that users would have to key in before the gadgets can be activated.

The new laws, which have been launched by Digital Minister, Margot James, would also oblige manufacturers to install a new labelling system on IoT products to clearly inform consumers of the product’s safety levels.

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