TP-Link Router Ban Looms: US Users Face Firmware Update Dilemma
Multiple US government agencies are investigating TP-Link routers over security vulnerabilities and potential ties to Chinese cyberattacks, raising the possibility of a nationwide ban within the next year. The Commerce Department is reportedly leading the investigation, which includes subpoenas to the company and could result in the prohibition of TP-Link router sales. This follows a Microsoft report implicating TP-Link routers in a significant Chinese hacking campaign and concerns over the company’s response to security flaws. A ban would significantly impact millions of US consumers and various government agencies that utilize TP-Link’s affordable and widely prevalent routers.
John Q. Hosedrinker