Concerns Over TP-Link Router Security

The U.S. government is considering banning TP-Link routers due to potential national security risks associated with these commonly used devices. TP-Link holds around 65% of the market share for small office and home office networks in the U.S., and their routers are often sold below manufacturing cost, leading to investigations into unfair business practices. The company has been subpoenaed by multiple government departments, including Justice and Defense, raising alarms about the routers being deployed in sensitive sectors such as military and law enforcement. The concerns intensified after reports indicated that a botnet called Quad7, primarily composed of compromised TP-Link devices, was involved in cyberattacks, suggesting a critical need for scrutiny regarding their use in secure environments.