Devices with weak passwords like '12345' to be banned in the UK

New laws in the UK mandate that manufacturers of smart devices, including phones and TVs, must ensure minimum security standards, preventing the use of weak default passwords like '12345'. The Department for Science, Innovation, and Technology aims to heighten consumer protection against cyber-attacks, ensuring manufacturers provide contact details for issue reporting and transparency on security updates. This move seeks to boost consumer confidence in using internet-connected products amidst a rising threat of hacking

The Office for Product Safety and Standards is tasked with enforcement, urging smart device brands to uphold customer rights through clear information, while the objective is to enhance digital security in the UK as part of the product security and telecommunications infrastructure regime. ```
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/apr/29/devices-with-weak-passwords-to-be-banned-uk