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routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers

routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
a week ago

Anyone else see this? 

Full article at link.

Very concerning.

 

US investigates potential national security risks posed by internet routers Updated: 8:29 AM PST Dec 19, 2024 Infinite Scroll Enabled By Sean Lyngaas, CNN U.S. officials are investigating potential national security risks tied to a telecom company founded in China whose internet routers are used by millions, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CNN. Related video above: Cybersecurity expert explains why TikTok poses a real threat U.S. officials are concerned that cheap and ubiquitous routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers into U.S. infrastructure, the sources said

https //www.kcra.com/article/tp-link-routers-us-national-security-risk/63237740

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Re: routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
Friday

@BigW3260 

 

Hey there,
 

While our team is not in a position to comment on specifics for topics like this, we have always made it our goal to provide up-to-date information and keep everyone informed. Our teams have seen the recent discussions on this topic and we wanted to at least provide everyone with a link to TP-Link’s official statement:

 

https://www.tp-link.com/us/landing/security-commitment/

 

We cannot provide too much additional information ourselves, but we welcome you to review the statement and continue your discussions throughout the thread.

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Re: routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
Monday

  @BigW3260 I'm concerned, but for the time being I'm trying to give TP-Link the benefit of the doubt. Seeing as we're sort of hostages for the time being. 😓

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Re: routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
Monday
Appreciate the link. I did see that.
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Re: routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
Monday
Yep only time will tell. Hoping for the best.
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Re: routers made by TP-Link could offer a foothold for Chinabacked hackers
Tuesday

  @BigW3260 Same. I kept my last router for a decade (Netgear r7000), so it would be nice if my 3 XE75's last at least 5. 

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