I glad to see the FTC is putting it's very large foot down. It's a shame it takes so long to take action.
The lack of security on (IoT) devices is way out of hand.

It appears that D-Link new of the problem and just would not take action to solve the problem. Security cost money and D-Link appears, were not willing to spend the money for security but yet advertised their products as secure.

If D-Link are proven guilty of such actions any punishment under a $100,000,000 would be shameful. The company board members should also be sought after and punished in some strong fashion. I won't mention my suggestion for board member punishment for respect of those with weak stomachs that might read my post.

Just my opinion

Jack