The FCC) has banned foreign-made consumer routers. Security experts react and explain that it's still missing other fundamental issues.

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The FCC has added foreign-made consumer routers to its Covered List, blocking new models from import or sale in the US over supply chain security concerns. Cybersecurity experts warn this addresses only part of the problem: millions of already-deployed routers remain vulnerable due to end-of-life status, weak credentials, exposed management interfaces, and slow patching cycles. Forescout data shows routers have overtaken endpoints as the riskiest device category. Experts recommend a Zero Trust approach to network infrastructure, emphasizing least privilege, strong credential management, firmware updates, disabling remote management, and IoT segmentation as measures that reduce risk regardless of device origin.

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