US Eyes Ban On Chinese-Made TP-Link Routers Due to Security Concerns
Authorities are weighing a ban on TP-Link Wi-Fi routers in the next year, The Wall Street Journal reported. The China-founded router maker is reportedly under investigation by the Commerce, Defense and Justice Departments over security concerns and ties to Chinese cyberattacks.
Popular Internet Routers Made By China’s TP-Link Could Be Banned In The U.S., Report Says—Here’s What To Know
The U.S. is probing whether popular home internet routers sold by China’s TP-Link Technologies threaten national security and considering whether they should be banned, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, after Microsoft linked the devices to a Chinese hacking group.
TP-Link routers may be banned in the US next year - what that means for you
Some of the world's most popular router and modem models have been connected to several high-profile hacking incidents. (Also, they're made in China.)
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
US authorities are investigating whether TP-Link "poses a national-security risk and are considering banning the devices," The Wall Street Journal reported today. The WSJ notes that TP-Link is "the top choice on Amazon.
U.S. Considers Ban On Chinese Made TP-Link Routers—Here’s Why
The potential ban on TP-Link products is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to scrutinize Chinese technology companies over security risks. Previous actions have targeted giants like Huawei and ZTE, which were accused of posing threats to national security through their telecommunications equipment.
TP-Link Routers Under Investigation for Cyber Security Concerns
Link, a company that has become the top choice for Wi-Fi routers all over the worls, is currently under investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Defense, and Department of Justice over potential security risks,
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over security concerns
The U.S. is considering banning the sale of TP-Link internet routers, which are made in China, over concerns the home devices pose a security risk, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US could ban Chinese-made TP-Link routers over hacking fears: report
The Departments of Commerce, Defense and Justice have all opened probes into the company, people familiar with the matter told Wall Street Journal.
TP-Link routers may face nationwide ban after 'significantly alarming' link to US cyberattacks
While the US government is investigating TP-Link, there's no evidence that it is willfully leaving its SOHO routers open to manipulation by threat actors, or that it is actively allowing the PRC to make use of vulnerabilities. However, its efforts or capabilities to secure its hardware against this kind of manipulation don't do it any favors.
Possible TP-Link Ban Set for 2025: What It Means for Your Internet Connection
The Shenzhen, China-based router manufacturer is reportedly under investigation by the Commerce, Defense and Justice Departments.
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