Netgear accused by rival of China smear to fan security fear

TP-Link Systems, a California-based networking company, has filed a lawsuit against its rival, Netgear, accusing it of orchestrating a smear campaign. TP-Link alleges that Netgear spread false claims about its technology being used for Chinese cyber attacks, potentially causing over $1 billion in sales losses. The lawsuit claims this violates a 2024 settlement agreement. TP-Link seeks to stop the alleged defamation and seeks monetary damages. The suit comes amid growing scrutiny of TP-Link's national security ties to China.