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Title: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: Redaktion on March 15, 2022, 19:16:10
According to reports, TP-Link devices are sending data about browser behaviour to third-party providers regardless of whether people consent for them to do so. Affected devices include TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/TP-Link-routers-and-Deco-Wi-Fi-mesh-systems-caught-sharing-traffic-with-third-party-vendors.608347.0.html
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: expresspotato on March 15, 2022, 21:40:11
Come on, buy the cheapest router online and be surprised?
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: Henrik on March 15, 2022, 22:21:29
I am not surprised. This is one (of several) reason why I will never allow any network devices from a Chinese company into my network.
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: vertigo on March 16, 2022, 01:20:51
Quote from: Henrik on March 15, 2022, 22:21:29
I am not surprised. This is one (of several) reason why I will never allow any network devices from a Chinese company into my network.

This. Though, to be fair, Avira is a German company. Then again, it's owned by Middle-Eastern royalty. So who knows. Lots of potential fingers in those pies.
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: Pedro on March 16, 2022, 08:21:58
Exactly what domains / ip-addresses are accessed ... publish that and we can block the access with DNS or firewall rules
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: _MT_ on March 16, 2022, 17:50:34
Quote from: Henrik on March 15, 2022, 22:21:29
I am not surprised. This is one (of several) reason why I will never allow any network devices from a Chinese company into my network.
Consumer-grade devices are in general not ideal. You get gimmicks at the cost of robustness and security.
Title: Re: TP-Link routers and Deco Wi-Fi mesh systems caught sharing traffic with third-party vendors
Post by: ANAND on January 30, 2023, 04:46:58
I think this article is highly sponsored by competitors. It is just hyping the matter.
X60 TPLINK MESH DECOs are all safe and there is nothing to fear. I totally disagree with this damaging article.
TP LINK is very safe and stop believing everything on the net....You can safely use DECO Mesh on your router to enhance the WIFI speed and coverage. We are happy to use X60 and now I am buying TP LINK DECO X95....CHEERS