Smart fridges and TVs should carry security rating, police chief says

At-a-glance security information should be beside energy efficiency ratings to protect households according to Durham chief constable Mike Barton

Televisions, fridges and other internet-connected home appliances should carry cyber security ratings alongside energy efficiency ratings, a police chief has suggested.

Durham chief constable Mike Barton said customers should be given the at-a-glance information for internet-ready equipment in the same way fridges, freezers, TVs and other appliances have to display their energy efficiency ratings before sale.