"The idea of banning TP-Link routers first emerged around a year ago, when hardware produced by the company -- founded in China -- was allegedly linked to a spate of cyberattacks. US government departments launched an investigation into whether TP-Link could pose a national security risk, with particular emphasis on its ties to China, despite TP-Link operating from Singapore and establishing a new headquarters in the United States last year."
"Now, a new report published by The Washington Post suggests that "more than half a dozen" federal departments and agencies are backing a plan to ban future sales of TP-Link routers in the United States. Why? The US government alleges that TP-Link is a risk as it "handles sensitive American data and because the officials believe it remains subject to jurisdiction or influence by the Chinese government," according to The Washington Post."
Allegations tying TP-Link hardware to a series of cyberattacks prompted US government departments to investigate whether the company's products pose a national security risk. Concerns center on TP-Link's origins in China and officials' belief that the company remains subject to Chinese jurisdiction or influence despite operating from Singapore and recently establishing a US headquarters. More than half a dozen federal departments and agencies are backing a proposal to ban future sales of TP-Link routers in the United States. Officials contend the devices handle sensitive American data. The potential ban could affect consumers and businesses, prompting recommendations to take steps to protect home and office networks.
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