The program, officially known as the 'U.S. Cyber Trust Mark,' aims to help the public ensure that when buying internet-connected devices, they are secured against cyberattacks. The Internet of Things is an all-encompassing term, covering devices from fitness trackers and routers to baby monitors and smart refrigerators. These devices have long been considered a security risk group, as many of them come with easy-to-guess default passwords and lack regular security updates. This puts consumers at risk of being hacked.
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