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Texas Attorney General Paxton filed suit against TP-Link Systems, alleging the company marketed routers as secure while hiding Chinese-sourced components and firmware flaws exploited by state-backed hackers, tying TP-Link to a credential-theft botnet; the suit seeks civil penalties and injunctions to disclose origins and curb data collection.
TP-Link is launching Aireal, an AI assistant integrated into its Tapo and Deco apps, to enhance smart home control, troubleshooting, and security camera features, including facial recognition and AI-generated descriptions, with a wider rollout planned later this year.
The US government is considering banning TP-Link routers due to security concerns and past hacking incidents, which could significantly impact the market for networking devices in the US. The decision is still under review, with options to drop, compromise, or enforce the ban, potentially leading to shortages and higher prices for new devices.
TP-Link has successfully tested an early prototype of Wi-Fi 8, demonstrating its capabilities in data transfer and beacon validation, with the standard expected to be finalized by 2028. The new standard focuses on improving connection reliability and performance in challenging environments, rather than just increasing speed, aiming to offer a more stable and responsive wireless experience for consumers.
CISA has added a high-severity flaw in TP-Link Wi-Fi extenders and a WhatsApp vulnerability to its KEV catalog due to active exploitation, with the TP-Link issue being fixed but the product now EoL, and the WhatsApp flaw linked to targeted spyware campaigns. FCEB agencies are advised to apply mitigations by September 23, 2025.
Amazon is offering the TP-Link Ultra Portable Wi-Fi 6 AX1500 Travel Router at a discounted price of $40, down from $70, providing a compact and easy-to-use solution for reliable internet access during travel, with features like simple setup, device management, and signal boosting for small spaces.
TP-Link has announced its first Wi-Fi 7 travel router, the TL-WR3602BE, offering up to 3.6 Gbps bandwidth, support for multiple devices (up to 90), VPN protocols, and versatile power options, making travel internet connections faster, more secure, and easier to manage.
TP-Link has launched the Tapo DL100, a budget smart lock priced at $69.99, offering multiple unlocking options including keypad, app, voice commands, and physical key. It features Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, supports security features like pin masking and one-time codes, and is weather-resistant, making it a versatile and affordable addition to smart home security.
A critical security flaw in the TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router, tracked as CVE-2024-5035, allows remote code execution via specially crafted requests. The vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 10.0, affects all firmware versions up to 1_1.1.6 and has been patched in version 1_1.1.7. The flaw is linked to the "rftest" binary, which can be exploited by injecting commands after shell meta-characters. Users are advised to update to the latest firmware to mitigate the risk.
TP-Link has fixed a critical remote command execution vulnerability in its popular Archer C5400X gaming router, identified as CVE-2024-5035. The flaw, which could allow unauthenticated attackers to execute commands on the device, was discovered by OneKey analysts. TP-Link released a security update on May 24, 2024, to address the issue by filtering out shell metacharacters in incoming messages. Users are advised to update their firmware to the latest version to mitigate the risk.
TP-Link's Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems, including the Deco BE85 range, are currently on sale on Amazon, offering significant discounts on multi-device setups that promise reliable and fast internet connectivity with tri-band technology and speeds of up to 11,520Mbps. These systems support over 200 devices and can cover large homes, making them suitable for smart homes. The easy setup and management via smartphone add to their appeal, but for those with different needs, there are alternative Wi-Fi router deals available.
TP-Link unveiled the Tapo DL130 video door lock at CES, featuring HomeKit compatibility and seven unlocking methods including a fingerprint scanner and Apple Home Key support. The device boasts a 2K camera, color night vision, and a speaker for prerecorded responses. TP-Link also introduced the Tapo H500 Smart HomeBase and other smart home products, including a video doorbell, robot vacuum, light strip, and outdoor plugs.
Researchers have discovered four vulnerabilities in TP-Link's Tapo L530E smart bulb and Tapo app, which could allow hackers to steal users' WiFi passwords. The vulnerabilities include improper authentication, hard-coded shared secrets, predictable encryption, and lack of message freshness checks. Attack scenarios involve impersonating the bulb to retrieve user account details and gaining access to connected devices, as well as intercepting communication through MITM attacks. TP-Link has been informed and plans to release fixes, but it is unclear which versions are still vulnerable. Users are advised to isolate IoT devices, update firmware and apps, and use strong passwords and MFA for account protection.
Chinese state-sponsored hacking group "Camaro Dragon" has infected TP-Link routers with a custom "Horse Shell" malware to attack European foreign affairs organizations. The malware is deployed in a custom and malicious firmware designed specifically for TP-Link routers, allowing the hackers to launch attacks appearing to originate from residential networks. The deployed malware allows the threat actors full access to the device, including running shell commands, uploading and downloading files, and using it as a SOCKS proxy to relay communication between devices. Users are advised to apply the latest firmware update for their router model to patch any existing vulnerabilities and change the default admin password to something strong.
TP-Link has launched its first-ever Wi-Fi 7 routers, a mesh system called the Deco BE85 and a single access point router called the TP-Link Archer BE800. Wi-Fi 7 is the newest wireless standard, replacing Wi-Fi 6E, and brings with it massive throughput-increasing features that should result in distinct improvements in the overall experience of Wi-Fi. Both of TP-Link’s new routers are technically capable of up to 19Gbps, which is consistent with speeds claimed by Qualcomm regarding its new Wi-Fi 7 chipsets that likely live in them. The Deco BE85 uses eight antennas per mesh node, and TP-Link says a three-pack should cover about 9,600 square feet.