Texas has sued TP-Link Systems for allegedly marketing its networking devices deceptively and allowing Beijing to access American consumers’ devices, the state attorney general said on Tuesday.
“Despite its claims of privacy and security, TP-Link’s products have been used by [China’s] state-sponsored hacking entities to launch multiple cyberattack operations against the United States,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release announcing the lawsuit.
“With nearly all of its...
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Texas has sued TP-Link Systems for allegedly marketing its networking devices deceptively and allowing Beijing to access American consumers’ devices, the state attorney general said on Tuesday.
“Despite its claims of privacy and security, TP-Link’s products have been used by [China’s] state-sponsored hacking entities to launch multiple cyberattack operations against the United States,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release announcing the lawsuit.
“With nearly all of its... This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
Texas has sued TP-Link Systems for allegedly marketing its networking devices deceptively and allowing Beijing to access American consumers’ devices, the state attorney general said on Tuesday.
“Despite its claims of privacy and security, TP-Link’s products have been used by [China’s] state-sponsored hacking entities to launch multiple cyberattack operations against the United States,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release announcing the lawsuit.
“With nearly all of its...
AdvertisementUS-China relationsWorldUnited States & CanadaTexas sues TP-Link, alleging Chinese government access to its devicesThe move comes despite the Trump administration having reportedly paused its own proposed ban on the company’s sales in the USReading Time:1 minuteWhy you can trust SCMPReutersPublished: 2:12am, 18 Feb 2026Texas has sued TP-Link Systems for allegedly marketing its networking devices deceptively and allowing Beijing to access American consumers’ devices, the state attorney general said on Tuesday.“Despite its claims of privacy and security, TP-Link’s products have been used by [China’s] state-sponsored hacking entities to launch multiple cyberattack operations against the United States,” Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said in a press release announcing the lawsuit.“With nearly all of its products’ parts imported from China, TP-Link’s deliberate deception towards Texans regarding the nationality, privacy, and security capabilities of its networking devices is not just illegal – it is also a national security threat that enables the secret surveillance and exploitation of Texas consumers,” he added.AdvertisementThe Chinese embassy in Washington and TP-Link Systems, a California-based router manufacturer spun off from a Chinese firm, did not immediately respond to requests for comment.The TP-Link logo is seen on a wireless router. Photo: ShutterstockThe lawsuit follows an investigation launched in October and is one of a series of actions against companies aligned with China, Paxton said.AdvertisementAdvertisementSelect VoiceSelect Speed0.8x0.9x1.0x1.1x1.2x1.5x1.75x00:0000:001.00x
