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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges - ""Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."" (arstechnica.com)

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HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges - ""Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription.""::"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription."

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[-] d00ery@lemmy.world 9 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

If they are able to patch the printer firmware they should be able to protect the printer from exploits introduced from the network, or the print cartridge.

It seems a bit of a lame excuse for poor workmanship on their behalf.

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