US authorities are considering banning TP-Link Technology Co, a Chinese manufacturer of home internet routers, due to national security concerns. The potential ban follows allegations that TP-Link routers were linked to cyberattacks. Two US lawmakers urged an investigation into TP-Link over fears that its WiFi routers could be used in cyberattacks. This development aligns with separate probes launched by the Commerce, Defense, and Justice departments.
The investigations include subpoenas from the Commerce Department and an ongoing review by the Defense Department, which began earlier this year. Concerns over TP-Link’s vulnerabilities were heightened after the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency identified a flaw in 2023. A potential ban on the sale of TP-Link routers in the US could be enforced as early as 2025.
