After drones, US adds home internet routers not made in the country to its ‘national security risk’ list

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has updated its Covered List to include all consumer-grade routers produced in foreign countries. The move comes as part of the US government’s crackdown on Chinese-made electronic gear over ?security concerns. According to a Reuters report, China is estimated to control at least 60% of the US market for home routers. Notably, the decision does not impact existing models. In December last year, the agency banned import of all new models of Chinese drones. Routers are the boxes in every home that connect computers, phones, and smart devices to the internet. In its official…