That new smart device you've been eyeing for your home may soon come with a label that includes information about whether it meets U.S. cybersecurity standards.
That new smart device you've been eyeing for your home may soon come with a label that includes information about whether it meets U.S. cybersecurity standards.
The White House is hoping the new shield-shaped label will gain similar traction with American consumers amid growing concern over security vulnerabilities that exist among"Internet of Things" devices. Officials worry hackers or nation states could seek to exploit vulnerabilities in smart home devices to steal personal data or wreak havoc on computer systems.
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