TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS
HP CEO EVOKES JAMES BOND-STYLE HACK VIA INK CARTRIDGES
Summary from the TLDR InfoSec newsletter
HP claims blocking third-party ink cartridges prevents viruses. CEO Enrique Lores said viruses could "go to the printer" via cartridges, justifying HP's controversial Dynamic Security system. While hacked cartridges sound concerning, the actual security risk appears low, casting doubt on HP's virus justification.