Linus Tech Tips Discussion

 US government is getting closer to banning TP-Link routers Summary It looks like the US government is backing moves to ban TP-Link routers, citing concerns with ties to the Chinese government and data security, claiming that the parent company must comply with Chinese intelligence agency requests and may push malicious software updates to its devices.   Quotes Quote At the heart of the potential ban is a concern that TP-Link retains ties to China, despite splitting from Chinese corporation TP-Link Technologies to become a standalone entity in 2022.    US officials told The Washington Post they are concerned because under Chinese law, TP-Link must comply with Chinese intelligence agency requests and may even be pressured to push malicious software updates to its devices.   My thoughts Seems like a good WAN show topic. On one hand, there may be valid concerns with data security, but on the other it could be pressure from domestic companies trying to stifle foreign competition who has a dominant market position.   Sources https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/us-government-is-getting-closer-to-banning-tp-link-routers-145528317.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/10/30/tp-link-proposed-ban-commerce-department/