TP-Link, China and Routers

Popular Internet Routers Made By China’s TP-Link Could Be Banned In The U.S., Report Says—Here’s What To Know
The U.S. is probing whether popular home internet routers sold by China’s TP-Link Technologies threaten national security and considering whether they should be banned, the Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, after Microsoft linked the devices to a Chinese hacking group.
U.S. mulls ban on Chinese-made TP-Link routers over security concerns
The U.S. is considering banning the sale of TP-Link internet routers, which are made in China, over concerns the home devices pose a security risk, the Wall Street Journal reported.
US investigates China’s TP-Link, maker of Wi-fi routers, after cyberattacks
An influential US lawmaker on Thursday welcomed reports that President Joe Biden’s administration was investigating TP-Link, a Chinese network equipment manufacturer that controls more than 60 per cent of the American Wi-fi router market.
U.S. Considers Ban On Chinese Made TP-Link Routers—Here’s Why
The potential ban on TP-Link products is part of a broader effort by the U.S. to scrutinize Chinese technology companies over security risks. Previous actions have targeted giants like Huawei and ZTE, which were accused of posing threats to national security through their telecommunications equipment.
US could ban Chinese-made TP-Link routers over hacking fears: report
The Departments of Commerce, Defense and Justice have all opened probes into the company, people familiar with the matter told Wall Street Journal.
US Probes China-Founded Router Maker on National Security Fears
The US government has launched a national-security investigation into TP-Link, the China-founded router maker whose equipment now dominates the American market and has been targeted in repeated Chinese cyber attacks,
Report: US investigating China’s TP-Link and could ban its routers next year
The Journal reported that U.S. officials could block domestic sales of TP-Link routers next year. The ban would be implemented by OICTS, the Commerce Department office leading one of the investigations into the company. The office previously blocked Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky from selling its software in the U.S.
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
US authorities are investigating whether TP-Link "poses a national-security risk and are considering banning the devices," The Wall Street Journal reported today. The WSJ notes that TP-Link is "the top choice on Amazon.
US probing router maker TP-Link over security concerns
The Commerce Department issued a subpoena to the China-founded company seeking details about its company structure.
TP-Link routers may face nationwide ban after 'significantly alarming' link to US cyberattacks
While the US government is investigating TP-Link, there's no evidence that it is willfully leaving its SOHO routers open to manipulation by threat actors, or that it is actively allowing the PRC to make use of vulnerabilities. However, its efforts or capabilities to secure its hardware against this kind of manipulation don't do it any favors.
US reportedly mulls TP-Link router ban over national security risk
Trump's gonna get ya, get ya, get ya updated The Feds may ban the sale of TP-Link routers in the US over ongoing national security concerns about Chinese-made devices being used in cyberattacks.… Three federal departments — Commerce,
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Possible TP-Link Ban Set for 2025: What It Means for Your Internet Connection
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Cyber security expert talks about concerns surrounding TP-Link products
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