Today, December 18, the Wall Street Journal reported, based on its sources, that the US government has started looking into the Chinese company TP-Link. Their routers have been linked to several cyberattacks on American soil. Authorities are trying to figure out if these products could be a threat to national security, and there’s talk among Western journalists about possibly banning TP-Link gear in the US. This could really shake things up for local users.
Currently 65% of households and small businesses in America use TP-Link routers
Right now, about 65% of households and small businesses in the US rely on TP-Link routers, which is a massive chunk of the market. If a ban happens, it would be tough to find alternatives. Plus, many government agencies also use TP-Link routers, and a ban would likely force them to overhaul their systems entirely, swapping out TP-Link devices for ones that are approved for use in the US. However, local officials feel the reasons for a ban are pretty strong.
For instance, Microsoft pointed out in October that Chinese hackers have been using compromised TP-Link routers to launch significant cyberattacks in the US, involving a network of thousands of these devices. Microsoft believes that the attackers target this brand because TP-Link sells routers with various security flaws that aren’t addressed quickly. If the Chinese company steps up its game in fixing these issues, they might just avoid a ban in one of the world’s biggest markets.
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