Canon Printers Wi-Fi connection settings Flaw Expose Sensitive Data
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Exfiltration of data from disposed electronic devices has been one of the various techniques used by threat actors for stealing sensitive information about an organization.
This information is then used to gain unauthorized access to compromise the network for malicious activities.
Canon is one of the most popular electronic companies that specializes in cameras, printers, and other electronic equipment.
Recent reports from Canon indicate that around 200 models of Canon Inkjet printers store sensitive Wi-Fi connection information which third parties can extract.
Third-Party Stealing Companies often dispose of old, unused, or faulty printers and replace them with new ones.
These printers are either sold in the market or disposed of directly. In some cases, companies repair these printers with the help of third-party electronic supporters.
In such cases, these printers must be erased before submitting to a third party for repair or disposing of.
As printers are part of the network and require multiple information about the SSID, network configuration, IP addresses of connected systems, and much more information, it is considered a valuable asset for threat actors who attempt to steal information from these printers.
Canon provided mitigation steps for clearing all the information from these printers. Automatic erasing of information is not present in these affected models, for which Canon has provided alternate methods.
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Canon Printers Wi-Fi connection settings Flaw Expose Sensitive Data
Author: EswarExfiltration of data from disposed electronic devices has been one of the various techniques used by threat actors for stealing sensitive information about an organization.
This information is then used to gain unauthorized access to compromise the network for malicious activities.
Canon is one of the most popular electronic companies that specializes in cameras, printers, and other electronic equipment.
Recent reports from Canon indicate that around 200 models of Canon Inkjet printers store sensitive Wi-Fi connection information which third parties can extract.
Third-Party Stealing Companies often dispose of old, unused, or faulty printers and replace them with new ones.
These printers are either sold in the market or disposed of directly. In some cases, companies repair these printers with the help of third-party electronic supporters.
In such cases, these printers must be erased before submitting to a third party for repair or disposing of.
As printers are part of the network and require multiple information about the SSID, network configuration, IP addresses of connected systems, and much more information, it is considered a valuable asset for threat actors who attempt to steal information from these printers.
Canon provided mitigation steps for clearing all the information from these printers. Automatic erasing of information is not present in these affected models, for which Canon has provided alternate methods.
#Cyber_Security_News #Vulnerability #cyber_security #vulnerability
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