Apple Faces New Cybersecurity Law in UK
MacRumors - 2024-04-29T11:10:53.000Z

A new British cybersecurity law mandates smart device manufacturers like Apple to enhance protections or face hefty penalties. The legislation, known as the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act, introduces robust requirements aimed at securing devices connected to the internet to make it harder for cybercriminals to get access to private networks. The law specifically targets the inadequacies in current security measures by mandating three major changes: the...

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