US bans new foreign-made consumer internet routers

"The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added all consumer-grade routers made outside the US to a list of equipment seen as not secure enough for use, putting them on par with foreign-made drones, which were banned at the end of last year."

"Malicious actors have exploited security gaps in foreign-made routers to attack American households, disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft, according to the FCC."

"Any new router made outside the US will now need to be approved by the FCC before it can be imported, marketed, or sold in the country, requiring companies to disclose foreign investors and plans for US manufacturing."

The US has implemented a ban on new foreign-made consumer internet routers, citing national security risks. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added these routers to a list of equipment deemed insecure. The ban follows concerns that foreign routers could be exploited by malicious actors for espionage and cyberattacks. Existing foreign routers can still be used, but new models require FCC approval, which includes disclosing foreign investments and plans for US manufacturing. Exemptions may apply for certain routers approved by the Department of Defense or Homeland Security.

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