Report: US considers banning TP-Link routers over security flaws, ties to China

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Founded in China, TP-Link makes routers popular in US homes and businesses.

The WSJ notes that TP-Link is "the top choice on Amazon.com, and powers Internet communications for the Defense Department and other federal government agencies".

TP-Link, which was founded in China in 1996 and said it relocated its headquarters to the US in October this year, has racked up significant market share in US homes and businesses.

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Author / Journalist: Jon Brodkin

Category: Technology

Markets: United StatesChinaMaliOman

Topics: Policy Tp-link Chinese hackers

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Published On: 2024-12-18 @ 18:30:01 (13 hours ago)

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