TP-Link Routers Could Soon Be Banned. Here's What Cybersecurity Experts Say About the Risk

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TP-Link is one of the most popular brands in the US, but it may not be available in the country for much longer.

Investigators at the Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Justice all opened probes into TP-Link routers in 2024 due to their ties to Chinese cyberattacks. More than half a dozen federal departments and agencies are now backing a ban.

Prosecutors in the Department of Justice’s antitrust division are also investigating whether TP-Link engaged in predatory ...