US government mulls entire TP-Link product ban - routers, switches and more all set to be blocked

• US Government is reportedly considering a ban on TP-Link devices
• TP-Link supplies 65% of home routers in the US
• The routers were targeted in a series of cyberattacks earlier in 2024

The US Government is considering an all-out ban on TP-Link devices, despite the company's routers supplying roughly 65% of US homes and small businesses.

A report from the Wall Street Journal noted officials are citing national security concerns as the cause of the potential ban after the Chinese-made routers were ‘bombarded’ with malware and botnet threats earlier in 2024.

Known vulnerabilities in TP-Link devices allowed hackers to infect them with malware and compromise the machines, most commonly using Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks.

TP-Link security risk?

Looking forward, the departments of Defense, Justice, and Commerce could issue a ban on the sale of the routers in the coming months, especially considering this decision will likely rest with ...