TP-link is reportedly being investigated over national security concerns linked to vulnerabilities in its very popular routers.

  • ms.lane@lemmy.world
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    6 hours ago

    Requiring signed firmware is just a lock to keep poors out.

    It’s Never used for consumers benefit, not once, not ever.

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works
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      44 minutes ago

      Signed firmware doesn’t cost anything, so I’m not sure what you mean by “keep the poors out.” Signed firmware has a very valid use case for preventing supply chain attacks. The only time I have an issue with it if there’s no way to make your own signed package or bypass the requirement.