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[–] 7 points 2 years ago (1 child)

Malware. They’re saying that malware imbedded on the cartridge can hop to the printer then onto networks.

Which is why you shouldn’t buy from unknown vendors. But even certified cartridges can be tampered with if you’re getting it from a sketchy source.

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  • [–] 14 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    But how can malware be in the cartridge in the first place? Because someone in management had the ingenious idea, to put a chip with complex code and access rights in what is supposed to be a simple mechanical part.

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