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Don’t trust that email: It could be from a hacker using your printer to scam you
In the campaign observed by Varonis’ forensics experts, the attacker used PowerShell to send emails that were designed to resemble voicemail notifications which included a PDF attachment with a QR code that redirected users to a site designed to harvest M365 credentials. Varonis’ researchers pointed out that the campaign works because no logins or credentials are required, the smart host…
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Brother printer bug in 689 models exposes default admin passwords
A total of 689 printer models from Brother, along with 53 other models from Fujifilm, Toshiba, and Konica Minolta, come with a default administrator password that remote attackers can generate. Even worse, there is no way to fix the flaw via firmware in existing printers. The flaw, tracked under CVE-2024-51978, is part of a set of eight vulnerabilities discovered by…
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This Adorable Printer Shipped With Bitcoin-Stealing Malware
Printer brand Procolored unintentionally bundled malware with its official software for approximately six months. The full impact of this incident is still unknown, though customers should take action to ensure that their machines are not infected. Procolored occupies a strong foothold in the UV printing, direct-to-garment (DTG) printing, and direct-to-film (DTF) printing niche. Its products cost several thousand dollars and…
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Printer maker Procolored offered malware-laced drivers for months
For at least half a year, the official software supplied with Procolored printers included malware in the form of a remote access trojan and a cryptocurrency stealer. Procolored is a digital printing solutions provider making Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, UV, and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printers. It is particularly known for affordable and efficient fabric printing solutions. The Shenzhen-based company has grown…
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You Can Get This Kodak Instant Photo Printer on Sale for $70 Right Now
We may earn a commission from links on this page.Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. There’s something nostalgic about holding a printed photo in your hand, especially in a world full of scrolling and swiping. That’s probably why the Kodak Step Instant Smartphone Photo Printer has been getting so much attention—it’s small enough to fit…
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HP’s AI printer push continues with new edge capabilities and security features
HP has announced two new AI features that will be integrated on select members of its printer lineup, continuing the firm’s effort to rejuvenate the legacy tech with generative AI. The company set its sights on bringing AI to the world of printing last year and it has unveiled recent strides on this front at its Amplify conference in Nashville.…
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How to fix printer not working on Windows 11
To fix a not working printer on Windows 11, use the “Printer” troubleshooter. Alternatively, you can uninstall and reinstall the printer driver to fix common issues. You can also try checking the physical connection, revising the configuration, and resetting the spooler. If your printer isn’t working correctly on Windows 11 (be it an HP, Canon, Brother, Epson, or another brand),…
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How Video Killed the Printer Star
Summary Printing terminals transitioned to video terminals in the 1970s due to screen advancements, enabling new applications like the screen editor vi. Termcap and curses addressed software compatibility issues stemming from varied terminal capabilities across systems. The 1980s brought PCs, workstations, and X terminals, revolutionizing computer interaction from plain text terminals, though terminal emulators were popular. Before there were modern…
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Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 printer review
The Epson Expression Photo XP-8800 ($300) is a multifunction printer aimed to please the photo enthusiast. It uses six ink cartridges, using Claria HD (“high-definition”) dye-based inks, adding light magenta and light cyan to the standard offering of black, cyan, magenta and yellow. This Epson photo multifunction also scans and copies, and performed well in our tests, both in terms…
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Here’s what Bambu will — and won’t — promise after its controversial 3D printer update
Bambu Lab, the company behind my favorite 3D printers, has given itself one hell of a week. Now, I’ve got answers to some of my burning questions, answers which you might also hopefully appreciate. But first, some backstory. Since last Thursday, some creators have pledged not to buy Bambu printers anymore, even removed some of their 3D models from its…
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