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8. But they patched that

Tue Mar 24, 2026, 08:13 AM

16 hrs ago

I would imagine that a firmware update came out to fix that

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FCC bans wireless router imports, citing security concerns [View all] BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago OP

BBC notes that Elon Musk's router is unaffected muriel_volestrangler 18 hrs ago #1

Complete with backdoors for Palantir, NSA, etc, etc...... Sweet Rosie Red 14 hrs ago #13

This one is more legit due to possible spyware in the chips BadgerKid 17 hrs ago #6

But they patched that HarryM 16 hrs ago #8

What better way to get us to do what they want? OldBaldy1701E 5 hrs ago #18

Maybe old routers will be in demand again bucolic_frolic 18 hrs ago #3

I am more concerned about our own country spying on us Woodwizard 17 hrs ago #5

"American spyware good, Chinese spyware BAD BAD BAD" durablend 16 hrs ago #10

Bingo! littlemissmartypants 12 hrs ago #16

So, if you want a router, you're going to be forced to buy one made by Musk. sinkingfeeling 17 hrs ago #7

We still have an Apple Airport lonely bird 16 hrs ago #9

It was still made in China. Discontinued in 2018. sinkingfeeling 16 hrs ago #12

More correctly, starlink routers are assembled in texas. mwmisses4289 16 hrs ago #11

Complete with applicable pre programmed spyware! Rule of thumb: Sweet Rosie Red 14 hrs ago #15

Sounds like a lot of blame shifting to me davepdx 9 hrs ago #17