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HP: Hackers cannot set printers on fire

article published on 30 November, 2011

HP denies sensationalist and inaccurate reports. HP is currently working on a potential security vulnerability that affects some of its LaserJet printers. The consumer electronics firm noticed some sensationalist reports had surfaced in the media, suggesting that this vulnerability could let hackers alter the firmware of a printer in such a way that it could cause a fire. "Speculation ... [ read the full article ]

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statomike
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_ 		30. November 2011 @ 11:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Of course the printer doesn't light on fire, silly!
It heats up whatever paper is loaded until it ignites.
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Dela
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_ 		30. November 2011 @ 11:42 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Originally posted by statomike:
 Of course the printer doesn't light on fire, silly!
It heats up whatever paper is loaded until it ignites.
;-)
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