The US Department of Commerce is considering the possibility of introducing a ban on the use of TP-Link routers.
The Department of Commerce, Security and Justice is currently conducting audits of TP-Link to investigate whether the company has been involved in cyberattacks against government agencies and external security providers.
TP-Link routers are known to sometimes have security vulnerabilities that the company fails to address carefully. In addition, TP-Link refuses to cooperate with cybersecurity researchers.
In October, Microsoft reported that Chinese hackers had a larger number of network routers in the United States, consisting primarily of thousands of TP-Link devices. Cyber attacks are carried out through them.
TP-Link routers are made in the USA. They have a 65% market share and are located in most residential areas and commercial buildings in the country, and are also used by the Department of Defense and other government agencies.
If the US authorities decide to ban TP-Link products, this could be done in 2025. The move would also be the biggest takeover of Chinese telecom equipment since Huawei was banned in 2019. [The Wall Street Journal]
Source: Iphones RU
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