Hackers have an endless set of tricks to obtain your files and personal information. They target victims through malicious emails, texts, websites, etc. They can also attack from devices connected to the network, including your computer, mobile phone, tablet, and even your printer.

Just a few months ago, a security company discovered a vulnerability in Microsoft's Print Spooler service that could be used to spread ransomware. Click or click here to view our report.

Researchers have revealed new vulnerabilities in more than 150 HP printer models that hackers can use to penetrate the network and steal personal information. If you have an affected printer, you should download these patches as soon as possible.

F-Secure security researchers discovered two vulnerabilities affecting 150 HP multifunction printer models. The vulnerabilities CVE-2021-39237 and CVE-2021-39238 can be exploited by hackers and cause various problems.

Hackers can use security vulnerabilities to induce users to visit malicious websites. This behavior is called a cross-site printing attack. The website then printed a document on the printer, granting the attacker permission to execute the code. With this capability, hackers can steal information from multifunction printers, including printed, scanned, and faxed documents.

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Attackers can also steal information such as passwords and login credentials used to connect the printer to the network. They can even use the printer as a springboard to infect other devices on the network and invade the network itself to spread malware.

The affected printers include the following. Please note that this is not a complete list:

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HP has been aware of these deficiencies since April and has issued patches to address these issues. Now it's up to you to download and install them-the method is as follows:

If you are going to switch to a different printer (without expensive ink cartridges), then the Epson EcoTank printer is your best choice. Every EcoTank printer is equipped with an oversized and easy-to-fill ink tank with enough ink to print thousands of pages.

Check out Epson EcoTank printers at Best Buy, OfficeMax or Office Depot near you, or visit Epson.com/EcoTankKim to shop online.

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