The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and the National Cyber Security Centre have issued a press release urging families to perform simple security checks on new smart devices purchased for Christmas. The guidance suggests spending five minutes to enable two‑step verification on new accounts, create strong unique passwords, enable automatic updates, set parental controls, and review privacy settings. According to research, 45% of UK adults planned to buy electronic devices for the 2024 holiday, and the average household owns nine connected gadgets, which can face an average of 10 attacks per day. The UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure regulations, effective from April 2025, require smart devices to meet basic security standards, such as no default passwords. By following the NCSC’s advice, families can protect personal data and home networks from cyber‑criminals.
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