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Episode: New labels will help people pick devices less at risk of hacking
Description: The federal government is rolling out a consumer labeling system designed to help Americans pick smart devices that are less vulnerable to hacking.
Under the voluntary program, called the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark Initiative, manufacturers can affix the label on their products if they meet federal cybersecurity standards. The types of devices that can seek to carry the label include baby monitors, home security cameras, fitness trackers, refrigerators, and other internet-connected appliances.
The labels will include a distinctive shield logo as well as QR codes that consumers can scan for more information about the security of the device. Products...