Security Risk on HP Printers

Hewlett-Packard acknowledged this week that software used to control two of its color printers could be exploited by attackers to remotely steal files from Windows PCs.

If you use either HP's Color LaserJet 2500 or its Color LaserJet 4600, you may be vulnerable to possible exploitation. HP has issued an advisory that the Toolbox software that comes with these laser printers, which lets users remotely monitor the printers, could allow attackers to hack into computers. Owners of these printers should check out the advisory, which links to a bug patch.

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