#Routers

Routers are vital network equipment that require maintenance over time. Skipping firmware updates can lead to performance problems and security vulnerabilities.

The crackdown on foreign-made routers labeled a "national security risk" affects most major router brands. Here’s what you need to know if you plan to buy a router soon.

Foreign-made Wi-Fi routers will continue receiving security patches until at least Jan. 1, 2029, but this doesn't eliminate the long-term risk of buying an outdated device.

Nearly every router is affected by the FCC’s unprecedented ban. Until we learn more, you should wait on a new purchase if you can.

The U.S. government has (slightly) walked back its controversial ban on foreign-made routers and drones, but not as much as some had hoped to see.

Quietly extends waivers to 2029 after realizing it was about to leave millions of devices unpatched

A Russian military intelligence unit compromised thousands of routers across 23 states. Here's how to make sure yours isn't next.

From XDA Developers: Your ISP-provided router is the weakest link in your home network, and you know it

The FCC just threw American consumers a two-year lifeline, but don't expect it to go much beyond that.

The Federal Communications Commission issued a notice to allow software and firmware updates until January 2029.

Every Traefik service you expose already has a Host() rule that declares its public hostname. That...

From XDA Developers: Most people ignore their router's USB port, but it's perfect for one surprisingly useful thing

Researchers tested 428 LLM API routers. Nine were actively injecting malicious code. One drained ETH from a private key. Here is what this means for your AI agents.

From Pcgamer RSS Feed: State cybersecurity agencies around the world are advising extra care over home routers as they could be used in 'China-nexus' covert networks

Late last month we noted how the Trump FCC under Brendan Carr announced a new “ban” on all routers made overseas (which means pretty much all of them). At the time, we also noted how this was…

The FCC's foreign router ban now snares portable hotspots and CPE gear, citing cyber risks from abroad. Netgear gains exemptions; TP-Link fights for one. Consumers face higher prices and fewer choices on new devices.

The Router Is Not a Passive Device - It's the Attack Surface Routers with default credentials and unpatched firmware are accessible from the internet in multiple deployments across organizations.…

From The Register: US clarifies mobile hotspots part of foreign router ban despite rarity of American made consumer kit

From Android Police: Amazon eero and Leo routers escape the FCC’s foreign router ban