FCC Adds Foreign-Produced Home Routers to National Security Covered List
β’ The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its Covered List on March 24, 2026, to include all consumer-grade routers produced outside the US due to national security risks. β’ China controls at least 60% of the US home router market; the ban prohibits new FCC equipment authorizations for these devices, though existing models remain unaffected. β’ Malicious actors exploited vulnerabilities in foreign routers for cyberattacks like Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon targeting US infrastructure, enabling espionage and IP theft.
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