Cybercrime News

US Government Imposes Ban on New Foreign-Made Wi-Fi Routers

July 11, 2026Степан Корнилов1 мин

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a significant step to enhance national security, officially adding all Wi-Fi routers manufactured outside the United States to its national security 'Covered List.' This crucial regulatory decision effectively prohibits the sale of any newly produced routers originating from foreign countries within the U.S. market. The move is intended to address potential security vulnerabilities associated with networking equipment produced abroad.