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The US government is considering banning a well-known brand of Chinese-made home internet routers TP-Link due to concerns that they may be linked to cyberattacks and pose a national security risk.
TP-Link, which holds a 65% market share in the U.S. for high-speed cable modems, routers, and smart home devices, is under investigation by multiple federal agencies, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
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The Departments of Commerce, Defense, and Justice are investigating the company, according to sources.
A ban on TP-Link product sales may be implemented next year after President-elect Donald Trump takes office, according to the Journal.
TP-Link is the top choice on Amazon and provides web communications for the Defense Department and other federal agencies, according to the report.
In October, Microsoft released a cybersecurity report highlighting concerns about Chinese-made routers, revealing that hackers are using compromised devices from TP-Link.
Shares of Netgear (NTGR.O), opens new tab, a San Jose-based home networking company and a TP-Link rival, jumped more than 12% on Wednesday following the report, Reuters said.
New York post reported, “We welcome any opportunities to engage with the US government to demonstrate that our security practices are fully in line with industry security standards, and to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the US market, US consumers, and addressing US national security risks,” an office spokeswoman told the Journal.
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