The United States has banned new foreign-made consumer internet routers, citing national security concerns and potential for exploitation by malicious actors.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) updated its list of insecure equipment to include all consumer-grade routers manufactured outside the US.
• This ban aims to prevent attacks that could disrupt networks, enable espionage, and facilitate intellectual property theft through exploited security gaps in these devices.
• While existing foreign-made routers can still be used, any new device models will require FCC approval, including disclosure of foreign investors and a plan to relocate manufacturing to the US.