Re: A general problem with IoT devices
> I just upgraded my internet connection, now my WiFi has a new name and password.
Why ?
Just set the new router to use the old SSID/password - then you don't have to worry about it. Best still, have a one-off change and set both to something of your choosing and then keep that across any future hardware upgrades.
If the router doesn't allow that, then send it back as a piece of carp and get something that does. Anything even vaguely claiming to be half decent can handle it.
Though personally I don't use ISP supplied routers anyway, they tend to be a) built down to a price with performance to match, and b) of limited functionality. You also don't know what sort of backdoors are built in, like the BT Internet routers that not only have remote configurability, but AIUI remote access to BT Internet bods.
As for physical security, I agree, once people realise what they are, the "tamperproof" screws will be as tamperproof as the Torx and Pentalobe screws used by Apple. The latter had drivers for sale on eBay before the products using the screws were available !
Besides, no tamperproof screw wil resist the universal screwdriver also known as a jemmy.
Then consider if they add remote unlocking. With the current model, this means putting the connections for the unlock motor/solenoid outside the secure zone. Jemmy off lock, apply PP3 to bare wires, enter !
And lastly, is it me or did I miss mention of security in the list of specialists they need to have on-board and in-house ?