Why Protecting Your Printers from Cybercrime Is a Must
Printing devices are often overlooked when it comes to security. But the reality is, cybercriminals can hack your printer to get confidential information. Your printer is probably the last piece of computer equipment you thought needed protection from cybercriminals. But the truth is very different. Attackers actively try to locate the weakest links in security to gain access to and exploit valuable data. And among the weakest links is the printer. The thing with printers nowadays is that they have access to your devices, network, and the internet. This new open-access functionality makes them an ideal target for cyberattacks. Unfortunately, many business owners overlook the importance of securing their printers and mainly focus on computers and mobile phones. Most people still perceive printers as internal devices that serve basic functions. For this very reason, they are an easy target for cybercriminals. Other than performing unauthorized print jobs, hackers can access confidential…