by Hunter Feybusch
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by Hunter Feybusch
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- 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 intercept network traffic
- SFTP aka SSH File Transfer Protocol (secure shell FTP) provides encrypted data transfer over SSH port 22
- FTPS or FTP-SSL (secure sockets layer) runs on port 990 by default
Report published by Kaspersky Daily The security vulnerability is some Canon laser printers and MFP’s could allow a hacker to “execute malicious code” exploiting it merely require sending an innocent-looking file to print” Canon claims to have made available firmware update to resolve the issue
Police in Warren, Ohio announced they are on lookout for toner thief Sam’s Club store vide camera caught man on camera stealing over $600 worth of printer ink cartridges
Research published by SNS Insider Claims that the total global MFP market was worth $42.51 billion in 2024 Projected to reach $66.65 billion by 2032 CAGR (cumulative annual growth rate) of 5.83% AIO segment (small A4 desktop units) have CAGR of 6.18% Laser-based MFPs have 60.08% of revenue
Report from HookPhish cybersecurity service Successful hack from the “INC Ransom” hacking group, which is most likely located in Russia Unknown how many customers are impacted, or if any MFPs are involved
