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U.S. Agencies Consider Ban on TP-Link Routers Over Security Risks

11/1/2025

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A potential ban on TP-Link routers is gaining traction among U.S. federal agencies due to security concerns tied to China.
Investigations by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Justice have raised alarms about TP-Link's data handling and vulnerabilities noted by cybersecurity experts.
TP-Link, founded in China, claims to operate independently in the U.S. and denies any foreign government control.

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Story summary

A potential ban on TP-Link routers is gaining traction among U.S. federal agencies due to security concerns tied to China.
Investigations by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. Department of Justice have raised alarms about TP-Link's data handling and vulnerabilities noted by cybersecurity experts.
TP-Link, founded in China, claims to operate independently in the U.S. and denies any foreign government control.