FCC proposes fine for Chinese doorbell manufacturer over security flaws misrepresented in equipment authorization

The Federal Communications Commission is proposing a $734,872 fine against China-based smart doorbell manufacturer Eken over providing allegedly false statements that raise cybersecurity concerns under the agency’s equipment authorization process.

The FCC at a Nov. 21 meeting adopted in a 4-1 vote a notice of apparent liability for forfeiture outlining the grounds for the fine. The notice says, “Specifically, Eken (1) submitted three applications for equipment authorization to the Commission that contained incorrect factual information as to the...