TLDR InfoSec · MISCELLANEOUS

HP CEO EVOKES JAMES BOND-STYLE HACK VIA INK CARTRIDGES

arstechnica.com6 min read

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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.