Best Black Friday Hardware, Software, and Security Deals for IT Pros
The shopping season is finally here. That’s right, Black Friday… Continue reading Best Black Friday Hardware, Software, and Security Deals for IT Pros
Category Archives: printers
Export scanned and printed documents from MFP
I have a use case requiring that we retroactively scan all documents printed, copied or scanned at an MFP for PII.
While in most cases, these documents will be printed from Windows computers on the network. We also want to track documents … Continue reading Export scanned and printed documents from MFP
HP Confirms New Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Several Printer Models
HP has acknowledged that its several printer models are vulnerable… Continue reading HP Confirms New Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Affects Several Printer Models
Do printers really have hard disks or any kind of storage in them?
I keep hearing about how insecure it is to use printers to print any kind of sensitive material, such as Bitcoin private keys. Allegedly because they "store all printed pages on internal storage". But is this really the case?
Isn… Continue reading Do printers really have hard disks or any kind of storage in them?
What is the Print Nightmare threat vector?
I’ve researched this topic a few times and have not been able to come up with a definitive answer. It appears the threat may be multi-faceted.
I ask in the context of a standard Server/Client Windows network where end-users have shared net… Continue reading What is the Print Nightmare threat vector?
Canon Temporarily Abandons Smart Ink Cartridges
An unexpected side effect of the global semiconductor shortage came to light this week — Japanese printer manufacturer Canon announced they are temporarily going to provide consumable ink and toner …read more Continue reading Canon Temporarily Abandons Smart Ink Cartridges
Canon Tells Customers to Break Its Printer Cartridge DRM Due to Chip Shortage
In Europe, the printing giant is showing its customers have to circumvent restrictions on using printer cartridges. Continue reading Canon Tells Customers to Break Its Printer Cartridge DRM Due to Chip Shortage
Finding Officejet 8600’s bulit-in RAM
Before I give away my dead HP Officejet 8600 Pro for recycling, I want to ensure that no memory remains on it. Even after extensive research, it’s not easy to find conclusive information on whether a home printer retains memory or not (and… Continue reading Finding Officejet 8600’s bulit-in RAM
What are the risks of allowing general users to add printers to their company laptops?
I work for a company with a large user base. There is a requirement to allow users to add printers to their laptops e.g. when working from home.
What are the security risks?
Is their a bad actor can use a printer to hack the laptop?
Can a … Continue reading What are the risks of allowing general users to add printers to their company laptops?
Man Who Made Millions Overcharging for Printer Toner Is Going to Prison
Gilbert Michaels defrauded 50,000 people of hundreds of millions of dollars using call centers to sell printer toner at inflated prices. Continue reading Man Who Made Millions Overcharging for Printer Toner Is Going to Prison