FCC bans new routers made outside the USA over security risks
Summary
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned the sale of new consumer routers manufactured in foreign countries by adding them to its Covered List. This action is taken due to security risks associated with these devices. The ban aims to enhance the security of internet-connected devices in U.S. homes.
IFF Assessment
FRIEND
This is good news for defenders as it aims to remove potentially insecure hardware from the U.S. market, reducing the attack surface.
Defender Context
Defenders should be aware of this FCC ruling as it impacts the supply chain of consumer networking hardware. While this targets new devices, it highlights the ongoing concern of insecure IoT devices entering the market, which often have unpatchable vulnerabilities.