Home and office routers are common targets for foreign-backed hackers seeking initial access to networks.
November 19, 2025
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Routers are frequently targeted because they provide network ingress and can be leveraged to reach multiple connected devices.
U.S. policymakers have previously restricted companies such as Huawei Technologies and Kaspersky from parts of the U.S. market citing national security concerns.
November 19, 2025
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National security assessments have been used as a basis for limiting access to certain foreign-made telecom and cybersecurity products in U.S. markets.