Table of Contents 1.Background 1.1 Lax Security Allegations from the FTC and D-Link 1.2 Another Router Security Flaws Filed by FTC Settled 2. implications behind the FTC cases 2.1 FTC Brings IoT Privacy and Security to the Attention of IoT Vendors 2.2 Router is Often the Target for Hackers 3. MIC Perspective 3.1 Networking Equipment Providers Better Prepare Themselves Prior to Entering the Developed Markets 3.2 Strengthening the Cybersecurity of Software as Key to Brand Image and Market Share Protection Appendix Glossary of Terms List of Companies List of Figures Figure 1. Router as the Central Nervous System of the IoT

Background of the FTC case against D-Link, getting both sides of the story Background of FTC's another case against ASUS, touching on its settlement Implication behind FTC's aggressive allegations for IoT networking equipment manufacturers

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