Trump Bans Overseas Routers for Cybersecurity

0:00It's March 24th. Welcome to Durham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The Trump administration just banned imports of new routers made overseas, the kind that connect your home computers, phones, and smart devices to the Internet. Officials say these devices create big supply chain weaknesses and cyber security dangers for American users. This move adds those routers to a federal list of gear that's too risky for national security. Malicious hackers have used flaws and form-made models to hit U.S. homes, knockout networks, spy on people, and steal company secrets. Even big American brands like Nick here in Arrow mostly build their routers abroad, so they're caught up in this too. It's not clear if any production happens stateside right now. The band skips routers that get special government okay after safety checks, and makers can still apply for that. It only hits new models, so your current setup stays legal. Supply of approved older models might dry up soon at stores, leading to shortages and higher prices while companies

1:03shift production home or chase. Approvals. Keep an eye on upgrades if your router's getting old.