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technology2 years ago•7 min saved

HP CEO Reveals Reason for Bricking Third-Party Ink Printers

HP CEO Enrique Lores defended the company's practice of bricking printers using third-party ink, citing potential security risks from embedded viruses in third-party ink cartridges. HP-backed research claimed that ink cartridge microcontroller chips could be used as an entryway for attacks, leading to the implementation of Dynamic Security. However, cybersecurity professionals are skeptical of the threat and believe there are more pressing security concerns. HP's tactics seem aimed at driving recurring revenue through ink subscriptions, despite facing lawsuits over blocking third-party ink functionality. The company's approach raises questions about customer choice and the vendor-customer relationship.

via WIRED|

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technology2 years ago•3 min saved

"HP CEO Raises Concerns Over Non-HP Printer Cartridges and Printing Strategy"

HP CEO justifies the controversial Dynamic Security feature, which blocks non-HP ink cartridges, by claiming they could be used to inject malware into printers and networks, citing a research article funded by the company. However, security experts are skeptical, stating that the risk is minimal and could be addressed through other means. HP's push for control over ink cartridges is seen as a move to protect its intellectual property and drive recurring revenue through a subscription model, despite facing lawsuits and criticism.

via Notebookcheck.net|

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