TP-Link Sued by Four More U.S. States Over Router Security and China Ties

The Hacker News - Oct 9, 2026

Four more U.S. states sued router maker TP-Link Systems on October 6, bringing the total to five, with Texas filing a suit in February. Florida, Iowa, Montana and Nebraska allege the California company misled buyers about how secure its routers are and how separate it is from China. TP-Link denies the claims and says it will fight them in court. TP-Link Systems is based in

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TP-Link Sued by Four More U.S. States Over Router Security and China Ties

More News

Flax Typhoon Exploits Five Flaws as CISA Sets October 11 Deadline for Federal Agencies

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