• Microsoft, Firefox and others are warning companies to move away from use of FTP (file transfer protocol) due to security vulnerabilities Recommendation is to move to SFTP (secure file transfer protocol) or FTPS (file transfer protocol secure) Insecure FTP ports create opportunities for hackers to send their own malicious payload or other threat actors to […]

  • Vermont Mutual Insurance Co. filed a lawsuit against Canon for $1.13 million Claims that one of its homeowner insurance customers had their house burn down when a canon device overheated and caused the blaze The suit alleges; “Canon’s negligent and/or grossly negligent act(s) directly and proximately caused” the loss

  • What are Toner Pirates? Toner pirates are scammers who lure unsuspecting businesses to purchase office supplies that can be overpriced or of poor quality. The products may even be non-existent. Sometimes, the scammers may call you to inform you that the prices of toners are about to rise, and so you should place an order […]

  • The Minnesota Medicaid Management department announced a rule change that takes effect on 5/1/2024 The Aging & Adult Services Division (AASD) & Disability Services Division (DSD) will no longer accept forms faxed in Healthcare providers and agency staff are encouraged to use other methods to share those PHI related documents (Konica Minolta Healthcare MFP with […]

  • Announced new “AQUAFUZE” inkjet technology Combines water based ink and UV curable ink Designed for wide format color inkjet printers Stable water dispersion of photopolymers For indoor signage and wallpaper applications Eliminates need for a topcoat on printed substrate

  • Reported by Tech Radar Magazine Microsoft has stated it will no longer service third-party printer drivers on devices that use Windows OS, including Windows 11 Will allow IPP Class Driver and Mopria-compliant print devices Will be supported instead of OEM drivers via Windows Update Printer/MFP manufacturers will not have to provide dedicated drivers Microsoft claims […]

  • ArsTechnica is reporting that customers who choose HP’s new All-In-Plan program has following risks: “Transfer information about you to advertising partners and combine information about you with information from other companies in data sharing cooperatives.” “You hereby grant to HP a non-exclusive, worldwide, modify, create derivative works of and display your non-personal data for its […]

  • Several security newsletters published article about new security vulnerabilities in Laser Jet solution Affects the BIOS/firmware operating system Could allow a hacker to steal data or execute arbitrary code

  • Notified dealers about security vulnerability in Kyocera Net Manager, a print management solution Could allow a hacker to implement a remote code execution Risk for theft of data and malicious operation

  • Signed agreement to relabel 4 different production toner systems from Fujifilm First two to launch are the BP-1200s and the BP-1200C Top Speed of 120ppm Maximum paper capacity of 13,250 sheets 2400x2400dpi The “S” model has 6 colors of toner, and the “C” version only has 4 (Xerox sells these models as the “Iridesse” series) […]