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2026-08-05 Cyber

The reason behind Trump's ban on Chinese data center parts spreading across the US

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Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-05 00:14|| E-Mail|| Front Page|| [250 views ] Top

1 Chinese-made Zbtlink routers have backdoor, researchers say

The backdoor discovered by Baines automatically communicates to ⁠a specific IP address and Chinese-registered domain every 35 seconds, Baines said in a blog, opens new tab post on the company’s website. Whoever controls those domains could take control of the router and potentially use it to access other devices on the same network, he ⁠said.

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Routers determine the shortest path by using **routing protocols** that evaluate available paths and select the one with the **lowest metric**. The specific algorithm and metric depend on the protocol:

* **Link-State Protocols (e.g., OSPF, IS-IS):** Routers build a complete map of the network topology and use **Dijkstra’s Algorithm** to calculate the shortest path tree. The metric is typically **bandwidth** (cost), meaning the path with the highest total bandwidth (lowest cost) is selected.

* **Distance-Vector Protocols (e.g., RIP):** Routers share their routing tables with neighbors and use the **Bellman-Ford Algorithm** to determine the best path. The metric is usually **hop count**, selecting the route with the fewest number of routers traversed.

The **best path** is defined as the route with the **lowest metric value**. If multiple paths have the same metric, routers may use tie-breaking rules or load balance across them.

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-05 09:40|| 2026-08-05 09:40|| Front Page Top

2 How about a special import sales tax on anthing sold here from Chine ?

Hello Target, Walmart, Depot, Loews and other big bos stores ?

Posted by Besoeker 2026-08-05 09:48|| 2026-08-05 09:48|| Front Page Top

3 Anybody know where I could buy a new computer that is NOT Made in China?

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-08-05 13:23|| 2026-08-05 13:23|| Front Page Top

4 Target, Walmart, Lowes and Home Depot would ALL shut down without Chinese imports. Try to find something made in USA there, I dare you. You won't find anything.

Posted by Clyde Thaviling6482 2026-08-05 13:47|| 2026-08-05 13:47|| Front Page Top

5 Origin PC

Posted by Skidmark 2026-08-05 14:55|| 2026-08-05 14:55|| Front Page Top

6 Anybody know where I could buy a new computer that is NOT Made in China?

Will made in Taiwan (ROC) work for you?

Posted by Seeking Cure For Ignorance 2026-08-05 15:07|| 2026-08-05 15:07|| Front Page Top

7 Taiwan doesn't have nuclear missiles pointed in my direction so, yes. Extra added attraction is they are not communists.

Posted by Abu Uluque 2026-08-05 18:01|| 2026-08-05 18:01|| Front Page Top

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