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I know it's kind of a rhetorical question, but I think the answer is obviously: make it cost them significant amounts of money if they do not. So, the question

• keyme 10y ago
  Here's an idea: There exists an FCC ID for every device that uses the RF spectrum. Similarly, there should be a similar required license for any device/product that operates on the Internet. The license should be easy to get initially (basic examination by 3rd party). However, once the product is out on the market, if it is shown to be demonstrably broken (insecure), the license is revoked. It now becomes illegal to operate or sell the product as-is (both for user and manufacturer). It now has to be disconnected from the Internet (or the user and manufacturer face a fine). Devices that are produced in very low quantities will be exempt from this (prototypes, specialty equipment, etc). This is similar to the mandatory safety checking of a motor vehicle. A cop pulls you over since your car mirrors are broken? You need to fix them before its legal to drive. Some one finds out that all models have a fatal life-endangering flaw? It is now both illegal to drive them, and to sell new ones (as-is). Note that in this case, manufacturers will always foot the bill and do a recall. I get that this is extreme. I don't see how anything else would work, though.