Ben Vivoda, director of printing systems for HP, has warned that the threat to a business via a printer is more important than ever...
In 2016, over 70 percent of successful hacking events started with an endpoint device, Vivoda said, noting that endpoint devices are no longer restricted to PCs and notebooks...
"Typically, we're seeing the printer gets left out and overlooked and left exposed. Businesses can no longer afford to overlook print when it comes to their overall IT cybersecurity strategy." more
Spybuster Tip #523 - If the printer can be accessed without Wi-Fi, turn that feature off. If you need the Wi-Fi connection, turn the encryption feature on. If you can't tell if it is on or off, or you have too many printers to check one-by-one, call a TSCM specialist. They can quickly conduct a Wi-Fi Security and Compliance Analysis for you.