US bans foreign-made consumer routers over security risks.

US bans foreign-made consumer routers over security risks. The Federal Communications Commission added all foreign consumer-grade routers to its equipment ban list, citing national security concerns. Malicious actors have exploited security vulnerabilities in foreign routers to attack American households, disrupt networks, and enable espionage. The ban applies to new device models, though existing foreign routers can continue operating. Companies manufacturing routers outside the US must now seek FCC approval before importing or selling products domestically, requiring disclosure of foreign investors and plans to move manufacturing to America. This decision follows cyberattacks including Volt, Flax, and Salt Typhoon, which targeted US infrastructure and were linked to Chinese government actors.