Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting 'Zombie' IoT Devices

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Consumer Groups Push New Law Fighting 'Zombie' IoT Devices

Long-time Slashdot reader chicksdaddy writes: A group of U.S. consumer advocacy groups on Wednesday proposed legislation to address the growing epidemic of "zombie" Internet of Things (IoT) devices that have had software support cut off by their manufacturer, Fight To Repair News reports. The Con...