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FCC moves to beef up security of home ‘smart’ devices

Things like smart thermostats can allow hackers to take over complete networks

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How many “smart” devices are in your home? And how many are vulnerable to hackers?

Those are not questions many consumers ask themselves but should. Thermostats, garage door openers – anything that can be controlled using your smartphone – are connected to the internet.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is creating a voluntary cybersecurity labeling program for Internet of Things (IoT) devices and other consumer-facing products that rely on an internet connectio...

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