FCC estende atualizações para drones e roteadores banidos até 2029

09 de maio de 2026

Reportado por IA

A Federal Communications Commission estendeu o prazo para atualizações de software e firmware em certos drones e roteadores banidos até janeiro de 2029. A medida abrange dispositivos adicionados a uma lista de segurança nacional no final de 2025 e início de 2026.

O Escritório de Engenharia e Tecnologia da FCC publicou o anúncio em 8 de maio. Ele permite atualizações que mitiguem danos aos consumidores dos EUA para sistemas de aeronaves não tripuladas e roteadores fabricados no exterior constantes na Lista Coberta de equipamentos de comunicação.

Netgear and Eero gain exemptions from FCC foreign router ban

13 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA Imagem gerada por IA

The Federal Communications Commission has granted exemptions to Netgear and Eero from its ban on new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers. The move follows the original March 23 order that targeted devices with manufacturing or design outside the United States. Firmware updates for existing models will continue until at least January 1, 2029.

Router firms respond to FCC foreign Wi-Fi ban amid cyber threats

Following the FCC's March 23 announcement banning sales of new Wi-Fi routers with major foreign manufacturing due to security risks, companies like TP-Link and Netgear have responded with production shift plans, while experts cite threats like Salt Typhoon and warn of update cutoffs after March 1, 2027. No exemptions granted yet; Starlink routers appear unaffected.

FCC router ban: Cyberattack links and expert backlash

30 de março de 2026 Reportado por IA

One week after the FCC banned sales of new foreign-made Wi-Fi routers over national security risks, new details emerge on implicated cyberattacks and growing criticism of the broad policy's effectiveness.

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Congress approves 45-day FISA Section 702 extension amid continued reauthorization impasse

04 de maio de 2026 Reportado por IA

Following a prior 10-day extension, Congress passed a 45-day clean reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, as approved by Senate Majority Leader John Thune. The measure came after stalled talks on longer-term renewals, pushing the deadline further amid debates over warrant requirements and surveillance reforms.

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