U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?
The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — to ban manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords to protect their internet-connected devices.
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The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — to ban manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords to protect their internet-connected devices.