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AnyCubic fixes exploited 3D printer zero day flaw with new firmware

AnyCubic has released new Kobra 2 firmware to fix a zero-day vulnerability exploited last month to print security warnings on 3D printers worldwide.
- Lawrence Abrams
- March 07, 2024
- 11:10 AM
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Microsoft fixes Windows printer issues with new troubleshooter

Microsoft has released a troubleshooter tool to fix an issue where the HP Smart app would automatically install on Windows systems after renaming all printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 18, 2023
- 01:17 PM
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Microsoft unveils new, more secure Windows Protected Print Mode

Microsoft announced a new Windows Protected Print Mode (WPP), introducing significant security enhancements to the Windows print system.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 16, 2023
- 10:20 AM
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Microsoft confirms Windows bug renames printers to HP LaserJet M101-M106

Microsoft has confirmed an issue causing the HP Smart app to automatically install on Windows systems after all printers are renamed to HP LaserJet M101-M106.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- December 05, 2023
- 08:38 AM
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Microsoft will block 3rd-party printer drivers in Windows Update

Microsoft will block third-party printer driver delivery in Windows Update as part of a substantial and gradual shift in its printer driver strategy over the next 4 years.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- September 11, 2023
- 03:22 PM
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Canon warns of Wi-Fi security risks when discarding inkjet printers

Canon is warning users of home, office, and large format inkjet printers that their Wi-Fi connection settings stored in the devices' memories are not wiped, as they should, during initialization, allowing others to gain access to the data.
- Bill Toulas
- July 31, 2023
- 12:51 PM
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HP rushes to fix bricked printers after faulty firmware update

HP is working to address a bad firmware update that has been bricking HP Office Jet printers worldwide since it was released earlier this month.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- May 20, 2023
- 10:04 AM
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HP to patch critical bug in LaserJet printers within 90 days

HP announced in a security bulletin this week that it would take up to 90 days to patch a critical-severity vulnerability that impacts the firmware of certain business-grade printers.
- Bill Toulas
- April 04, 2023
- 06:46 PM
- 0
Lexmark warns of RCE bug affecting 100 printer models, PoC released

Lexmark has released a security firmware update to fix a severe vulnerability that could enable remote code execution (RCE) on more than 100 printer models.
- Bill Toulas
- January 26, 2023
- 03:08 PM
- 0
Windows 11 KB5017328 update fixes USB printing, audio headset issues

Microsoft has released the Windows 11 KB5017328 cumulative update with security updates and improvements, including USB printing and Bluetooth headsets fixes.
- Lawrence Abrams
- September 13, 2022
- 02:30 PM
- 0
HP will pay customers for blocking non-HP ink cartridges in EU

HP printer owners forced to use HP ink and toner cartridges in Europe will receive compensation from the vendor for not adequately informing them about the limitations of the devices they bought.
- Bill Toulas
- September 12, 2022
- 01:24 PM
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Microsoft warns that new Windows updates may break printing

Microsoft warned that starting with this week's optional preview updates, temporary mitigation provided one year ago to address Windows Server printing issues on non-compliant devices will be removed, potentially breaking printing.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- July 22, 2022
- 10:30 AM
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Hundreds of HP printer models vulnerable to remote code execution

HP has published security advisories for three critical-severity vulnerabilities affecting hundreds of its LaserJet Pro, Pagewide Pro, OfficeJet, Enterprise, Large Format, and DeskJet printer models.
- Bill Toulas
- March 22, 2022
- 09:18 AM
- 0
8-year-old HP printer vulnerability affects 150 printer models

Researchers have discovered several vulnerabilities affecting at least 150 multi-function (print, scan, fax) printers made by Hewlett Packard.
- Bill Toulas
- November 30, 2021
- 08:00 AM
- 3
Windows 10 KB5007253 update released with network printing fixes

Microsoft has released the optional KB5007253 Preview cumulative update for Windows 10 2004, Windows 10 20H2, Windows 10 21H1, and Windows 10 21H2 that claims to fix the 0x000006e4, 0x0000007c, or 0x00000709 network printing errors.
- Lawrence Abrams
- November 24, 2021
- 03:46 PM
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Researchers warn of severe risks from ‘Printjack’ printer attacks

A team of Italian researchers has compiled a set of three attacks called 'Printjack,' warning users of the significant consequences of over-trusting their printer.
- Bill Toulas
- November 23, 2021
- 01:05 PM
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New Windows 11 build fixes widespread printer issues, system freezes

Microsoft has fixed a long list of issues impacting Windows 11 in a newly released build for Windows Insiders in the Beta and Release Preview Channels.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 13, 2021
- 08:00 AM
- 1
Sonos, HP, and Canon devices hacked at Pwn2Own Austin 2021

During the first day of Pwn2Own Austin 2021, contestants won $362,500 after exploiting previously unknown security flaws to hack printers, routers, NAS devices, and speakers from Canon, HP, Western Digital, Cisco, Sonos, TP-Link, and NETGEAR.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- November 03, 2021
- 09:58 AM
- 0
Microsoft: Windows 11 bug may only allow admins to print

Microsoft is working on a fix for a known issue impacting Windows 11 customers and causing a prompt for admin credentials before every attempt to print.
- Sergiu Gatlan
- October 18, 2021
- 10:44 AM
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Canon sued for disabling scanner when printers run out of ink

Canon USA is being sued for not allowing owners of certain printers to use the scanner or faxing functions if they run out of ink.
- Bill Toulas
- October 16, 2021
- 10:28 AM
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