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FCC Bans Imports of New Foreign-Made Routers Over Security Concerns
The FCC's ban targets all new foreign-made consumer routers to protect against espionage and cyberattacks linked to supply chain vulnerabilities, affecting brands like Netgear and TP-Link.
- On Monday, the Federal Communications Commission banned authorizations for all new consumer routers produced in foreign countries, citing "national security" to prevent supply chain vulnerabilities.
- Malicious actors have leveraged vulnerabilities in foreign-made routers to conduct espionage and cyberattacks, including the Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon incidents targeting U.S. infrastructure.
- China controls an estimated 60% of the U.S. home router market, affecting major brands like Netgear, TP-Link, and Asus, though existing devices remain unaffected by the ban.
- Companies can apply for "conditional approval" from the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security, requiring a "time-bound plan to establish or expand manufacturing in the United States."
- Representative John Moolenaar praised the order as a defense against Chinese cyberattacks, while restrictions remain in effect through March 1, 2027, aiming to encourage domestic router production.
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The Independent (US)US bans foreign-made internet routers over security concerns
Government agencies say consumer routers pose risk to ‘US economy, critical infrastructure, and national defence’
·London, United Kingdom
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FCC bans new foreign router imports over security risks | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Federal Communications Commission said on Monday it was banning the import of all new foreign-made consumer routers, the latest crackdown on Chinese-made electronic gear over security concerns.
·Honolulu, United States
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The FCC argues with reasons of "national security". However, it remains unclear how this should be implemented realistically, even otherwise many questions remain unanswered.
·Vienna, Austria
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