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Code of practice released to help stop smart devices being hacked – Sydney Morning Herald
The makers of web-connected devices including smart TVs, watches and fridges will be told to make their systems more secure under a new industry code.
The voluntary code would also require companies to make their systems resilient to outages.
Mr Dutton said cyber security had never been more important to Australia’s economic prosperity.
“Internet-connected devices are increasingly part of Australian homes and businesses and many of these devices have poor security features that expose owners to compromise,” Mr Dutton said.
“Manufacturers should be developing these devices with security built in by design.
“Australians should be considering…
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