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Texas AG Sues TP-Link Over Security Threats to Consumers

2/17/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TP-Link Systems, alleging deceptive marketing and that Beijing can access American consumers' devices.
Paxton said TP-Link's products have been linked to cyberattacks by Chinese state-sponsored hackers.
He argued that the origin and security of its devices pose a national security threat.
The filing follows an October investigation and is part of broader actions against China-linked companies.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TP-Link Systems, alleging deceptive marketing and that Beijing can access American consumers' devices.
Paxton said TP-Link's products have been linked to cyberattacks by Chinese state-sponsored hackers.
He argued that the origin and security of its devices pose a national security threat.
The filing follows an October investigation and is part of broader actions against China-linked companies.