FCC seeks to prohibit new overseas routers due to national security concerns
FCC Moves to Block New Foreign-Made Routers The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is taking steps to prevent new foreign-manufactured internet routers from entering the U.S. market. This decision comes amid growing worries that foreign supply chains might expose American networks to cybersecurity threats. Essentially, this initiative broadens the agency’s list of prohibited equipment, which is […]
FCC Prohibits Consumer Routers Made Abroad Due to ‘Unacceptable Risk’ of Hacking from China
The FCC has imposed a ban on the import of consumer routers made outside the U.S., effectively restricting most networking devices from entering the American market. This decision stems from concerns about security risks posed by potential Chinese hackers, which the government has labeled an “unacceptable risk” to national security. The FCC declared a comprehensive […]
US prohibits the use of foreign-made consumer routers due to security issues.
FCC Bans Import of New Foreign Consumer Routers The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced on Monday a ban on the importation of all new foreign consumer routers. This move is part of a broader effort to restrict Chinese-made electronic devices amid ongoing security concerns. It’s estimated that Chinese manufacturers hold about 60% of the market […]
FCC focuses on routers in extensive foreign technology restrictions that may affect TP-Link
FCC Blocks New Foreign-Made Internet Routers The Trump administration is moving to obstruct new foreign-made internet routers from entering the U.S. market, largely over national security concerns linked to Chinese brands like TP-Link. Recently, the Federal Communications Commission updated its “target list,” which now includes all consumer-grade routers produced outside the U.S. This update effectively […]
US could ban Chinese-made TP-Link routers over hacking fears
The US government is reportedly considering banning a popular brand of Chinese-made home internet routers over concerns that their association with cyberattacks poses a national security risk. TP-Link, a manufacturer of high-speed cable modems, routers, range extenders, and smart home devices with a 65% market share in the United States, is currently the subject of […]
FBI Finds Chinese State Hacker Malware on Hundreds of U.S. Infrastructure-Related Routers
The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) announced Wednesday that they have successfully thwarted a large-scale Chinese cyber espionage operation dubbed “Volt Typhoon” that infiltrated critical infrastructure systems in the United States. Bolt Typhoon is detected Microsoft said the culprits were state-sponsored hackers from China who had developed “capabilities that […]