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   mikiem2
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   bleepingcomputer[.]com/news/security/canon-warns-of-wi-fi-security-risks-when-discarding-inkjet-printers/

   Something I hadn't thought about but it makes sense -- if your printer ever connected over WiFi it still remembers the SSID & password it used.

   Canon suggests owners of impacted printers first wipe their Wi-FI settings before a third party has access to the printer, such as when you are repairing the device or giving/selling it to another person.

   The security advisory provides the following instructions on wiping Wi-FI settings:

   Reset all settings (Reset settings ‐> Reset all)
   Enable the wireless LAN
   Reset all settings one more time

   For models that do not have the 'Reset all' function in the settings menu, users are advised to follow these steps instead:

   Reset LAN settings
   Enable the wireless LAN
   Reset LAN settings one more time

   If these instructions are not applicable to your printer model, Canon recommends referring to the operation manual that came with your device.

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   gergn
   Member

   Why would this risk only apply to inkjet printers? I assume It holds for all equipment with WiFi: laser printers, 3D printers, scanners, routers, extenders, smart phones, etc. What about phones, tablets and laptops of visitors?

   Posted 1 year ago #
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   mikiem2
   Moderator

   I agree. Maybe it's just a good reminder that we need to be careful if/when discarding anything with our data &/or that connects to our networks.

   Posted 1 year ago #

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