One pretty incredible part they don't call attention to is that this ultra-sensitive military spec device not only doesn't use encrypted storage, it doesn't appear even to have ordinary password protection.

lf you buy a used router for $10 on ebay that hasn't been reset, you sensitive data like wifi passwords will be stored in the clear on it, but still need the administrator login and password which at least use ordinary Linux security. You won't be able to steal data off it without accessing the soldered-on memory or -- sometimes -- hacking a serial connection to the mainboard. But thing just lets him power it on and go.