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HP LaserJet printers vulnerable to attacks, researchers warn
From: InfoSec News <alerts () infosecnews org>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:39:11 -0600 (CST)
http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9222254/HP_LaserJet_printers_vulnerable_to_attacks_researchers_warn By Jaikumar Vijayan Computerworld November 29, 2011Millions of Hewlett Packard Co.'s LaserJet printers contain a security weakness that could allow attackers to take control of the systems, steal data from them and issue commands that could cause the devices to overheat and catch fire, according to two researchers from Columbia University.
Printers from other vendors likely have the same issue, leaving users of those devices exposed to similar threats, the researchers said.
The security researchers findings was first published by MSNBC.com earlier today.
In response, HP today downplayed the researchers' claims, labeling them "sensational and inaccurate."
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