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China's Zbtlink suspends sales of routers found to contain backdoor

Published

7 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

Telecom & Connectivity

Geography

China

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Read at reuters.com

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Fusion42 · 29 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Chinese router maker Zbtlink Electronics suspended sales of at least 20 router models after a cybersecurity firm found a backdoor vulnerability that could allow unauthorized control of the devices and potentially other connected network devices. The flaw has raised concerns globally about the security risks of Chinese-made networking equipment.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Your networking devices risk being taken over remotely if they include components from Zbtlink. Review your supply chain immediately and prepare to replace vulnerable hardware to protect your customers and data.

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1 source · 7 Aug 2026

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