Report: Cellular modules from Chinese companies in smart home devices are national security risk

A new report warns that cellular modules from Chinese companies, embedded in smart home devices, pose a significant national security risk to the United States. The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) published the report, first shared with The Hill, identifying these tiny components as problematic. Two Chinese firms, Quectel and Fibocom, reportedly control nearly half the global market for these modules. This market dominance raises concerns about potential vulnerabilities and data security for American consumers and infrastructure.