""Compromised routers can enable in-depth network surveillance, data exfiltration, botnet attacks, and unauthorized access to US government or American businesses' networks. The United States must have secure and trusted routers.""
""Routers in the United States must have trusted supply chains so we are not providing foreign actors with potential built-in backdoors to American homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and emergency services.""
The FCC has added all foreign-produced consumer-grade routers to its Covered List, banning their use in the US. This decision stems from a determination that these routers pose national security risks, enabling surveillance and unauthorized access to networks. The document cites attacks by state-sponsored groups targeting critical infrastructure. The FCC's update prohibits new foreign routers from receiving authorization, but existing devices already in use are not affected. The aim is to ensure secure supply chains and protect American homes and businesses from potential threats.
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