Concerns are mounting over the security risks posed by TP-Link routers, with government officials pushing for a ban due to potential vulnerabilities to Chinese cyber espionage.
Government officials are raising alarms about the potential security risks posed by TP-Link routers, urging a ban on their use within the U.S. within the next year. TP-Link, a dominant player in the router market with an estimated 65 percent share, has come under scrutiny for its ties to China and concerns about its vulnerability to cyber espionage.
Congressional leaders, including Illinois Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi, a key figure in the TikTok ban, are pushing for a ban, citing the routers' potential to be exploited by the Chinese government for attacks on critical infrastructure, military readiness, and data collection from home users. They point to the government's successful 'rip and replace' program with Huawei network equipment, mandated in 2020 due to national security threats, as a precedent.While TP-Link asserts that its U.S. operations are separate and independent, based in California and manufacturing routers in Vietnam, they are cooperating with the U.S. government to demonstrate the security of their technology. However, experts remain wary, highlighting the company's potential to provide backdoor access to the Chinese government. The widespread use of TP-Link routers, particularly in homes and state and local utilities, adds to the urgency of addressing this potential threat.
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