Reply to post: Re: Online Souks

UK.gov emits draft IoT and smartphone security law for Parliamentary scrutiny

Phil O'Sophical Silver badge

Re: Online Souks

It'll just change the way the crooks work. Instead of using the default passwords they'll set up 'helpful' phishing websites to guide non-technical users through the security configuration, and in the process snaffle the password and address info for further use or sale. They may even take the opportunity to open up firewalls and load malware.

"select your thermostat type from the drop-down menu, and enter your new password, we'll do the security setup for you".

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