Lauren WeinsteinFascist FCC bans all new consumer routers not made in the USA -- but the number made in the U.S. may be zero
https://gizmodo.com/fcc-bans-all-new-routers-not-made-in-america-2000737176
ketchup71@lauren There is a true kernel hidden in this madness: routers are important infrastructure elements, and should not be treated with more respect.
That said: moving electronic device production to the USA will mostly just create very expensive devices. It will not increase security, as that would be controlled by software. Nor will it reduce supply chain risk, unless you onshore component production, which, if even possible, would explode prices.
So… it’s mostly just madness. 🤦♂️🤷♂️
@ketchup71 The overwhelming vast majority of attacks on U.S.-based firms, etc. -- just look at the malware and phishing torrent 24/7, have nothing to do with routers (or drones). It's bullshit. Really. Don't buy into the "well, it *could* happen" Kool-Aid. This is all politics and billionaires. Trust me on this.
@lauren I absolutely agree. This is bullshit and fearmongering. Plus I fail to see how anyone can turn a profit from it, besides selling exemption permits.
Considering your router as an important part of your network is one thing. Assuming it will become safer by assembling its hardware in another location is stupid. I’m sorry if I made the impression I bought into that: I’m not. This is all most ridiculous. (1/3)
My context: In Germany, there was a motion by some members of the Chaos Computer Club years ago to force router manufacturers to provide security updates for some years, and open devices for OSS systems after EoL. This seems to be a good idea, at least to me.
However, manufacturers tried to turn this into a marketing device, calling for „Made in Germany“ certificates. Same bullshit. (2/3)
However, manufacturers tried to turn this into a marketing device, calling for „Made in Germany“ certificates. Same bullshit. (2/3)
At least there are German manufacturers; I assume devices are assembled in China nonetheless. (So… not really manufacturing here? Idk. That new rule would not work in Germany as well.) (3/3)