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Re: Bug allows HP printers to be remotely hacked, set on fire


From: Dennis Meharchand <dennis () VALTX COM>
Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:07:32 -0500

Researchers at Columbia University in New York have discovered a
vulnerability in Hewlett-Packard LaserJet printers that could allow
attackers to steal sensitive documents, gain control of corporate networks,
or even set the affected device on fire.

http://www.scmagazineus.com/bug-allows-hp-printers-to-be-remotely-hacked-set
-on-fire/article/217784/ 

I like the set on fire part:)

Dennis Meharchand
CEO, Valt.X Technologies Inc.
Cell: 416-618-4622
Email: dennis () valtx com
Web: www.valtx.com 


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