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Are your devices spying on you? Australia’s very small step to make the Internet of Things safer – The Conversation AU
Australia’s new voluntary code of practice to make IoT devices more secure may expose consumers to greater risks.
From internet-connected televisions, toys, fridges, ovens, security cameras, door locks, fitness trackers and lights, the so-called Internet of Things (IoT) promises to revolutionise our homes.
But it also threatens to increase our vulnerability to malicious acts. Security flaws in IoT devices are common. Hackers can exploit those vulnerabilities to take control of devices, steal or change data, and spy on us.
In recognition of these risks, the Australian government has introduced a new code …
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