"The FCC's updated Covered List prohibits the approval of any new foreign-made consumer routers, citing unacceptable risks to US national security. This decision follows a determination by a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body, emphasizing the need to avoid dependency on foreign components for national defense."
"Foreign-produced routers are deemed to introduce supply chain vulnerabilities that could disrupt critical infrastructure and national defense, posing severe cybersecurity risks that could harm Americans. Miscreants have exploited security flaws in routers to disrupt networks or steal intellectual property."
"The policy faces criticism for hypocrisy, as American intelligence agencies have previously intercepted Cisco-made routers to deploy espionage tools. Furthermore, nearly all routers are manufactured in other countries, including those sold by American firms like Cisco and Netgear."
The FCC has banned new foreign-made consumer-grade network routers, citing national security risks. This prohibition does not affect existing models previously authorized. The decision aligns with the National Security Strategy to reduce dependency on foreign components. Foreign routers are seen as a supply chain vulnerability that could disrupt critical infrastructure and pose cybersecurity threats. The policy is criticized for hypocrisy, as most routers, including those from American companies, are manufactured abroad, with the exception of the Starlink router made in Texas.
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