FCC Bans New Routers Made Outside the US Over National Security Risks
The ban aligns with a White House determination that all routers produced abroad are a threat to national security. The post FCC Bans New Routers Made Outside the US Over National Security Risks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) this week added all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries to its Covered List, banning their use in the US.
The decision was based on a White House-convened Executive Branch interagency body’s determination (PDF) that all routers made abroad pose a threat to national security.
“Compromised routers can enable in-depth network surveillance, data exfiltration, botnet attacks, and unauthorized access to US government or American businesses’ networks. The United States must have secure and trusted routers,” the determination reads.
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