U.S. Government Supports Ban on Popular TP-Link Routers Over Security Risks

The U.S. government, led by the United States Department of Commerce, advocates banning popular TP-Link routers due to national security concerns linked to their ties to China.

• An interagency assessment led by the United States Department of Commerce found that TP-Link routers pose significant national security risks, prompting a proposed ban on future sales in the United States.
• More than seven federal agencies, including the United States Department of Homeland Security, expressed support for the ban on TP-Link routers, citing security threats from the vendors connections to China.
• The Washington Post reported that the proposed ban on TP-Link routers reflects growing concerns within the federal government of the United States regarding technology sourced from China.