Category Archives: printers

What is the potential impact of security risks associated specifically with 3D printers or their hosts? [migrated]

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Recently a bunch of Anycubic 3D printers have been hacked as reported in an article from bleedingcomputer.com.

According to a wave of online reports from Anycubic customers, someone hacked their 3D printers to warn that the devices are e… Continue reading What is the potential impact of security risks associated specifically with 3D printers or their hosts? [migrated]→

Can you use Lynis to retrieve data on connected printers from the system logs? [closed]

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I have found out that a strangers printer had been connected to my localhost:631. How do I use Lynis to retrieve any possible information about it’s interactions with my computer from system logs? Is it even possible?
Are there any other s… Continue reading Can you use Lynis to retrieve data on connected printers from the system logs? [closed]→

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days October 2023: 5 Best Tech Deals

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Discover the best tech deals and discounts on electronic devices and gadgets offered during Amazon Prime Big Deal Days. Continue reading Amazon Prime Big Deal Days October 2023: 5 Best Tech Deals→

Microsoft to Drop Support for Third-Party Printer Drivers on Windows PCs

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Microsoft is set to bid farewell to third-party printer drivers offered via Windows Update. This change, scheduled for a staggered rollout, will let printer manufacturers harness the UWP development framework to create Printer Support Apps available through the Microsoft Store. Microsoft explained that the upcoming change will eliminate the need for printer manufacturers to distribute…

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Trying to access my HP printer via a device name failed today; would this be a new printer feature? [closed]

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I have an HP printer which uses DHCP to connect to the local network (LAN). My DHCP forces a specific IP address to make it easier on me.
I also added the IP address in my /etc/hosts:
10.3.3.3 printer

Then I use http://printer/ in m… Continue reading Trying to access my HP printer via a device name failed today; would this be a new printer feature? [closed]→