"The FCC's assessment concluded that imported routers pose a serious cybersecurity risk to U.S. critical infrastructure, leading to the ban on new foreign models."
"Malicious actors have exploited security vulnerabilities in routers manufactured abroad to attack households, disrupt networks, facilitate espionage, and steal intellectual property."
"Congressman John Moolenaar praised the decision, stating, 'Routers are essential to our connectivity, and we cannot allow Chinese technology to be at the core of that.'"
"TP-Link Systems stated it would 'vigorously defend' its reputation, emphasizing that the Chinese government has no ownership or control over the company."
The FCC has decided to ban the import of all new routers manufactured abroad, citing serious cybersecurity risks to U.S. critical infrastructure. Existing models will remain unaffected. China dominates the U.S. home router market, controlling about 60%. Malicious actors have exploited vulnerabilities in foreign routers to conduct cyberattacks. Congressman John Moolenaar supports the ban, emphasizing the importance of secure technology. The measure impacts companies like TP-Link Systems, which faces legal challenges regarding its ties to China. Exemptions for secure routers may be available.
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