Today’s episode focuses on a major shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy and what it means for consumers, manufacturers, and the future of global technology supply chains.

The episode begins with the U.S. government’s decision to ban the import and sale of new consumer-grade internet routers manufactured abroad, citing national security concerns. By placing these devices on the FCC’s “Covered List,” regulators are targeting potential vulnerabilities that could be exploited by foreign adversaries to access sensitive networks or disrupt critical infrastructure. Alex and Morgan explain how this move reflects growing concerns over hardware-level security risks, which are often harder to detect and mitigate than software threats.

Importantly, the policy does not impact routers already in use  ...