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123456. The UK is preparing to ban default passwords

Lovell Massy by Lovell Massy
November 27, 2021
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Password People like “123456” or “admin” are about to count their days in the UK. A proposed law, introduced this week, may prevent manufacturers from integrating default passwords into their products.

By default, most manufacturers implement the same default passwords for all devices in the same range.

The bill, is called Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill (PSTI), Will be required Personal passwords And prevent these Passwords Reset to global factory defaults.

In addition, it describes Kismodo, The law forces companies to increase transparency when security updates are required for their products, and more information is available.

The reason for this is one Password Safe if the device is vulnerable.

By law, these are cyber security programs Supervised By a regulator. Companies that refuse to comply with the rules face a $ 10 million fine or a fine equivalent to 4% of their revenue.

Actions apply Smartphones, In Internet-connected toys, Internet of Things devices, and other products. The main purpose of this law is to ensure extra security, bypassing the default passwords and following a more secure method.

“Following state approval of the bill,” says Digital, Department of Culture, The media And Sports (DCMS), “Government-issued one At least 12 months notice Manufacturers, importers and distributors should be allowed to adjust their business practices before the legislative framework is fully implemented.

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