Ok fine. Link me the spec that allows me to determine whether an FTDI part is genuine and I'll gladly inform the supply chain, manufacturing and testing teams I work with to reference that spec moving forward. Until then, we have to avoid anything with an FTDI brand as there's no way to be sure. Going with whomever I think is the most reputable supplier and then praying my products aren't bricked at some point in the future isn't the solution.