by Hunter Feybusch
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by Hunter Feybusch
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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 this will improve performance and reliability
- Mopria certification will be a mandatory requirement for HLK (hardware lab kit)
- Changes will take place over several years until 2027
Research published by Astute Analytica Global sales of MFPs to reach 66.2 billion by 2033 Valued at $39.9 billion on 2024 CAGR (cumulative annual growth rate) of 5.8% Total shipments to reach 143 million MFPs in 2025 One of main reasons for growth is customers looking for units with higher security
Stealthlabs Cybersecurity reports that malicious employee caused data security breaches are up 47% Recent example of employees using their access o valuable data for monetary gain include Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, which has a large plant in phoenix, with intent to sell the information to competitors The US Army reported that soldier, Taylor Adam Lee, […]
Research published by Cenuswide and Semperis Cybersecurity 77% of healthcare organizations were targeted with ransomware in past 12 months 60% report multiple attack attempts 53% pay the ransom to hackers 62% of the time, hackers threaten to release PHI
Rapid7 Cybersecurity announced its researchers found “two flaws affecting Xerox Versalink MFP’s (Versalink A3 MFPs are manufactured by Fujifilm) Could allow hackers to steal login credentials Malicious actor could alter the MFP’s configurations Also may hijack the MFP’s scan to file feature Potentially compromising Windows Active Directory Xerox issued patches to rectify
