Multiple government agencies support the US Department of Commerce's proposed ban on TP-Link routers
The US Department of Commerce conducted a risk assessment of TP-Link home routers and concluded that a ban on their sale is warranted for national security reasons. The proposal, supported by more than six federal departments and agencies, is expected to be amended on Wednesday.
US agencies back banning TP-Link home routers on security grounds - The Washington Post
US government is getting closer to banning TP-Link routers
https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/us-government-is-getting-closer-to-banning-tp-link-routers-145528317.html
US Effort to Ban TP-Link Routers Picks Up Steam | PCMag
https://www.pcmag.com/news/us-effort-to-ban-tp-link-routers-picks-up-steam
TP-Link routers are popular in the United States and are widely used in homes and the military.
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However, because the company originated in China, it was under investigation as a potential national security risk.
TP-Link Systems, based in the United States, explains that while TP-Link Technologies did originate in China, TP-Link Systems was created through a spin-off in 2022 and subsequent reorganization of the company into two headquarters, and that TP-Link Systems is not affiliated with TP-LINK Technologies, and therefore is not subject to any influence from the Chinese government.
The Commerce Department's findings have not been made public, but the agency said that more than six federal departments and agencies supported the proposal, calling for a ban on sales for national security reasons.
If the US government decides to impose a sales ban, the administrative procedure is as follows: First, the Department of Commerce will notify TP-Link of the ban and provide a 30-day period for objections. After that, the Department of Commerce will consider the objections within 30 days and then officially impose a sales ban.
PCMag, a tech news site that recommends TP-Link products, said it has not found any direct evidence that spying has been carried out via TP-Link routers specifically.
Incidentally, the Russian antivirus software Kaspersky was banned in the U.S. for 'national security reasons.' Kaspersky Lab, Inc., which operated in the U.S., countered that it was not involved in any activities that threatened U.S. national security, but the ban was not lifted and the company was forced to liquidate.
Kaspersky to end US operations and lay off employees - GIGAZINE
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