Smart products must come clean on security under new laws
The new Secure by Design plans, announced by the UK government, are being introduced as part of a cyber security law that will aim to tackle the vast number of smart products on sale, including smartphones, with weak or limited security protections.
TP-link camera security flaw discovered in Which? tests as ‘IoT law’ moves closer
Wireless camera brand fixes vulnerability discovered during Which? testing that could have posed a risk to you and your smart home data.
New law proposed to help protect millions from unsecure smart devices
Which? welcomes this 'critical first step' towards safeguarding what are often poorly designed products that put user security and privacy at risk, and has worked closely with the DCMS – the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, since 2014 to help put these measures in place.
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How new guidelines on smart devices will help protect consumers from being hacked
There are many connected devices on the market that lack basic security measures, making them susceptible to hacking. In response to this threat the government has launched a new code of practice to ensure that connected products are ‘secure by design’.
Which? investigation reveals ‘staggering’ level of smart home surveillance
The smart devices in your home, such as your smart TV, smart toothbrush or internet-connected printer, are watching you. Find out what we discovered.
Google Home verdict: better than the Amazon Echo?
Our full test results of the Google Home are in. See how it compares to the Amazon Echo on features, and whether it's a better smart hub.
Watch as the voice of this child’s toy cat is taken over by hackers
We used the compromised IoT children's toy to order cat food via an Amazon Echo. Which? investigation reveals concerns over its online security.
Apple HomeKit retest boosts score
The Apple HomeKit smart home app gets a boost to its score in our retest. This shows the challenges of testing fast-changing 'internet of things' products.