Comment #2

konane — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:49:32 GMT

Thanks Sully. Yes toys and other electronics either have spyware or can be hacked.

Comment #1

sully16 — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:28:00 GMT

They should ban more then that, even toys have spyware.

Original Blog Entry: FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks

konane — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:06:07 GMT

Make sure to keep your router firmware updated.

FCC bans import of new consumer routers made overseas, citing security risks

...... The order, published late Monday , said the import ban will include all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries. The FCC said the order does not affect imports or usage of existing routers, but new devices may be granted an exception if the Departments of Defense or Homeland Security approve.

The FCC claimed foreign-made routers pose unacceptable risks to U.S. national security, referring to a threat from China-backed hacking groups Volt, Salt, and Flax Typhoon .

According to Reuters , China is said to command around 60% of the market for consumer routers, which connect homes and businesses to the internet.

The FCC said it was taking action because malicious hackers have exploited flaws in foreign-made routers to attack U.S. households, disrupt networks, and enable cybercrime and surveillance......

https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/24/fcc-bans-import-of-new-consumer-routers-made-overseas-citing-security-risks/

The FCC Just Banned the Sale of New Wi-Fi Router Models Made Outside US

....The order is shocking because it goes beyond merely banning routers from TP-Link , a Chinese-affiliated brand that US officials claim poses a security risk. The FCC issued today's order citing a national security determination issued by the Trump administration on Friday. The four-page document says : Routers in the United States must have trusted supply chains so we are not providing foreign actors with potential built-in backdoors to American homes, businesses, critical infrastructure, and emergency services. ...

https://www.pcmag.com/news/fcc-just-banned-the-sale-of-new-wi-router-models-made-outside-us... [ More ]