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Texas AG Sues TP-Link Over Security Threats and Deceptive Claims

2/20/2026

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TP-Link, alleging the company misleads consumers about its Chinese ties and poses a security threat.
The lawsuit contends TP-Link's products marketed as 'Made in Vietnam' rely on Chinese components and are vulnerable to exploitation by Chinese intelligence.
Paxton says the practices violate Texas law and endanger consumer privacy, as part of a broader effort against China-linked companies to protect Texans' data.

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against TP-Link, alleging the company misleads consumers about its Chinese ties and poses a security threat.
The lawsuit contends TP-Link's products marketed as 'Made in Vietnam' rely on Chinese components and are vulnerable to exploitation by Chinese intelligence.
Paxton says the practices violate Texas law and endanger consumer privacy, as part of a broader effort against China-linked companies to protect Texans' data.