One of the most used technological products in the world has come under heavy criticism in the United States. The product, which is found in many homes both in Sweden and in other countries, is singled out as a potential security threat.
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Considers drastic measures
US authorities are now considering banning the popular product after suspicions of serious security flaws have been raised. According to new reports from the American newspaper Forbes the security flaws discovered may have been exploited in cyber attacks from foreign countries.
– If such a widespread technical product turns out to be a security threat, it is something we have to take seriously, says Paul Nielsencyber security specialist at the Danish Institute for Technology, in Danish TV2.
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Sweden is also considering measures
The product that US authorities are considering banning is a router from the Chinese manufacturer TP-Link, which is one of the most popular on the market. The router is found in many Swedish homes, and even Sweden has started to follow the development. If the router were to be banned, it could lead to serious consequences for users worldwide.
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