Is TP-Link Spying on You? The REAL Story Behind the US Ban Investigation
Published at : 18 Dec 2025
I'm digging into the TP-Link investigation that has the US government considering a complete ban on their products. I've personally used and even been sponsored by TP-Link, so I wanted to separate the facts from the speculation. We'll look at what actually triggered this investigation, the various Chinese hacking campaigns, what the ICTS framework really means, and whether those market share claims hold up. I'll give you my honest take on what this means for your existing gear and whether you should be worried.
Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 1:40 The Investigation Explained 5:52 Chinese Hacking Campaigns 8:48 The ICTS Framework 11:12 TP-Link's Marketshare 15:28 My Recommendations 17:57 Summary: What We Know vs. Don't Know 19:47 Final Thoughts
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