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HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers (www.wired.com)
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HP CEO Says They Brick Printers That Use Third-Party Ink Because of … Hackers::The company says it wants to protect you from “viruses.” Experts are skeptical.

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[–] CodeName@infosec.pub 4 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (1 children)

Right? Instead of bricking the printer they can make their software secure. But we all know the reality is they want to punish anyone who dares to buy third party ink which is why they ignore vulnerabilities, and probably created them in the first place. Just a sad state of affairs. Part of me wants to believe consumers and even corporations will rebel against this obvious BS, but they'll probably make bank.

[–] ironhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

Not saying it's correct, but it would be an interesting way to make sure the printer you installed ink in had "upgraded" firmware. Make the ink carry the firmware and flash when installed......