HP denies printers can be remotely set on fire

Researchers at Columbia University say hackers could seize control of a printer and cause it to catch fire. But they’ve been unable to prove the claims with a demo, and manufacturers HP suggest it’s unlikely such attacks could be carried out.

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Source: http://tech.blorge.com/Structure:/2011/11/30/hp-denies-printers-can-be-remotely-set-on-fire/

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