The underlying problem with the TP-Link routers, he said, is unencrypted communication, and it is an issue where the public is underinformed.

“All unencrypted communications on these routers could be compromised, which is worrisome because intra-network communication is often unencrypted for performance’s sake. You’ll get faster internet speeds, but you could be risking your personal data,” Radolec said.

Even if banking information, for instance, is encrypted, that wouldn’t protect all the unprotected personal data that passes through an unprotected, vulnerable home router.

what the hell is he even talking about? No home router uses encrypted communication on the local network, but he doesn’t even specify what “communication” he’s talking about. Because it’s just blatant lies to create FUD.

Also, no home router manufacturer makes good, “secure” home routers. Even ones made by Apple and Google are probably junk.