US Government Urges Total Ban of Our Most Popular Wi-Fi Router

US Government Considers Banning Popular Wi-Fi Router

Cybersecurity experts warn that all routers pose surveillance and data collection risks.

A proposed ban on TP-Link routers, a popular brand, is gaining support from over half a dozen federal departments and agencies, according to a Washington Post report.

The investigation began in December last year, when The Wall Street Journal reported that the Commerce, Defense, and Justice departments had opened probes into the company due to national security risks related to its ties to China.

The news has gained interagency approval, sparking concerns about the potential ban.

Autor's summary: US may ban TP-Link routers due security risks.

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CNET CNET — 2025-10-31

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