FTC says D-Link left doors open in its products for hackers through poor security practices. The FTC is asking the court for a permanent injunction that would prevent violations of the FTC Act. The company has called the charges “unwarranted” and “baseless,” arguing that it maintains a robust set of procedures to address security problems. The IoT industry has been under close scrutiny over the past six months as hackers have compromised large numbers of home routers, IP cameras and even baby monitors. Experts have warned the devices often have poor security controls and that large scale problems were likely imminent.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/ftc-vs-d-link-warning-to-iot-industry-a-9629