New Bill Aims to Tackle IoT Device Security Risks

Consumer Reports, Secure Resilient Future Foundation, and others have drafted the "Connected Consumer Products End of Life Disclosure Act." This bill mandates manufacturers and ISPs to clearly disclose the support lifecycle of connected devices, including software and security update durations. The initiative addresses the growing security risk posed by outdated IoT devices, often exploited by malicious actors after support ends. A survey reveals 72% of US smart device owners support mandatory disclosure of device support lifecycles.